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B297 TDV

1984 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,414 mi
Last recorded51,414 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Passat98,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB297 TDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,414 miles

Rear sills corroded but not excessively

Fail 29 Aug 2017 51,409 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central exhaust mounting rubber broken

Rear sills corroded but not excessively

Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,198 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,940 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 50,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,165 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,640 miles

ofside front suspension joint has slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2012 49,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ofside front suspension joint has slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,043 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 49,043 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,531 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 48,531 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 48,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,920 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,688 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 47,688 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,126 miles

driver's seat belt webbing twisted

nearside washer jet not working

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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B297 TDV is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B297 TDV, 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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B297 TDV is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 October 1984.

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