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B591 YUC

1985 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,077 mi
Last recorded27,077 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Passat98,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB591 YUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 27,077 miles

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

slight lift at steering column

Fail 22 Jun 2018 27,073 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

slight lift at steering column

Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,576 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,953 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,679 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,096 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,190 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,330 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,395 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,249 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 16,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,487 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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B591 YUC is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B591 YUC, 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 B591 YUC registered?

B591 YUC is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 April 1985.

Is B591 YUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B591 YUC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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