MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
tape over rear wheelarches
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both number plates poor
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both number plates poor
rear number plate starting to detroirate
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
boot lid heavily corroded
near side and off side rear wheel arches heavily corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
boot lid heavily corroded
near side and off side rear wheel arches heavily corroded
rear number plate starting to detroirate
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B565 GAM is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 B565 GAM, 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 B565 GAM registered?
B565 GAM is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 May 1985.
Is B565 GAM safe to buy?
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