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B499 ODL

1985 Volkswagen Passat

Gold Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,922 mi
Last recorded113,922 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Passat98,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB499 ODL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2006 113,922 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside rear foot and handbrake performances lower than offside

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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B499 ODL is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Gold with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B499 ODL, 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

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What year was B499 ODL registered?

B499 ODL is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B499 ODL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B499 ODL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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