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B345 NPB

1985 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,762 mi
Last recorded103,762 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Passat98,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB345 NPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2008 103,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 101,824 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 101,824 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 98,778 miles

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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B345 NPB is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B345 NPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B345 NPB?

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What year was B345 NPB registered?

B345 NPB is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 April 1985.

Is B345 NPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B345 NPB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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