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B158 HRA

1984 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,150 mi
Last recorded183,150 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Passat98,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB158 HRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 183,150 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 183,054 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

all nearside floor corroded excesively to outer sill and inner sill

Pass 17 Apr 2007 170,091 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 170,091 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 157,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 157,033 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B158 HRA is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B158 HRA, 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 B158 HRA registered?

B158 HRA is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 October 1984.

Is B158 HRA safe to buy?

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