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B476 EOG

1985 Volkswagen Passat

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,616 mi
Last recorded59,616 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Passat98,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB476 EOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2007 59,616 miles

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

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

n/s front wheel bearing noisy on rotation

Pass 19 Nov 2007 59,616 miles

n/s front wheel bearing noisy on rotation

Pass 15 Dec 2006 54,981 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 54,981 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake drums in poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2006 50,245 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 50,245 miles

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

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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B476 EOG is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B476 EOG, 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 B476 EOG registered?

B476 EOG is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 May 1985.

Is B476 EOG safe to buy?

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