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B661 NPJ

1985 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,466 mi
Last recorded53,466 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Passat98,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB661 NPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 53,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,365 miles

Offside Front anti rollbar drop link bushe perishing

Offside Rear Inner boot floor corroded but outside of any Zones

Pass 4 Jul 2020 52,225 miles

Offside Rear bottom of quater panel corroded inner and outer out of prescribed area

Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,843 miles

Offside Rear corrosion to inner rear quarter, but not in prescribed area

Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,027 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,125 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,613 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 45,252 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,052 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 40,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,186 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 34,186 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,632 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 30,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 29,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,475 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall.

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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B661 NPJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B661 NPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B661 NPJ registered?

B661 NPJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 May 1985.

Is B661 NPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B661 NPJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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