MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear slight brake bind
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flood (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust rubber missing
slight exhaust blow
Offside Rear slight brake bind
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flood (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
exhaust rubber missing
slight exhaust blow
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B214 FOF is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 98,725 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 B214 FOF, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B214 FOF registered?
B214 FOF is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 May 1985.
Is B214 FOF safe to buy?
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