MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,544 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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B855 XYW is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 B855 XYW, 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 B855 XYW registered?
B855 XYW is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 April 1985.
Is B855 XYW safe to buy?
The MOT history for B855 XYW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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