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B49 HWP

1985 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,970 mi
Last recorded52,970 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Passat98,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB49 HWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,970 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel bearings have slght play and niose

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,609 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,645 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 41,645 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,081 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 41,081 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,911 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,650 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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B49 HWP is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B49 HWP, 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 B49 HWP registered?

B49 HWP is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B49 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B49 HWP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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