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B155 LNU

1984 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,104 mi
Last recorded130,104 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Passat98,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB155 LNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 130,104 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 128,115 miles

exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2012 126,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine mounting in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2012 126,265 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine mounting in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2011 123,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 123,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 121,102 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 117,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 110,108 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 105,866 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 105,866 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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B155 LNU is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 98,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B155 LNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B155 LNU registered?

B155 LNU is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 December 1984.

Is B155 LNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B155 LNU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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