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B791 JVA

1985 Volkswagen Passat

Beige Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,405 mi
Last recorded125,405 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Passat98,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB791 JVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 125,405 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 125,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 122,085 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 66,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 66,735 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 66,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 66,179 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 65,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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B791 JVA is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B791 JVA, 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 B791 JVA registered?

B791 JVA is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 June 1985.

Is B791 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B791 JVA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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