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B651 WYP

1984 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,206 mi
Last recorded74,206 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Passat98,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB651 WYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2010 74,206 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,206 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,212 miles

hand brake cables

n.s.f antiroll bar bush

number plates

o/s/f cv boot clip loose

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 21 Jan 2008 59,709 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 59,558 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

r/o/s tyre poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,428 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 59,426 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 59,008 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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B651 WYP is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B651 WYP, 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.

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What year was B651 WYP registered?

B651 WYP is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 October 1984.

Is B651 WYP safe to buy?

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