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B588 MEY

1984 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,685 mi
Last recorded61,685 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2006
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Passat98,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB588 MEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2006 61,685 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 61,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B588 MEY is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 98,548 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 B588 MEY, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B588 MEY?

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What year was B588 MEY registered?

B588 MEY is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 1984.

Is B588 MEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B588 MEY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B588 MEY have outstanding finance?

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