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B630 LMY

1985 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,732 mi
Last recorded145,732 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Passat98,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB630 LMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 145,732 miles

os mirror cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2008 145,187 miles

corrosion starting at nsr arch and osf door

front wiper rubbers slightly deteriorated

osf mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust mountings perished

Pass 16 Oct 2007 144,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion body work

slight damage to osf indicator lense

Pass 11 Oct 2006 143,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to osf indicator lense

Pass 13 Oct 2005 142,193 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 142,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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B630 LMY is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B630 LMY, 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 B630 LMY registered?

B630 LMY is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 February 1985.

Is B630 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B630 LMY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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