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B536 FDT

1985 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

188,524 mi
Last recorded188,524 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Passat98,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB536 FDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 188,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 188,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 187,746 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 186,670 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 185,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 185,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 184,966 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 184,966 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 184,446 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 184,254 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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B536 FDT is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B536 FDT, 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 B536 FDT registered?

B536 FDT is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B536 FDT safe to buy?

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