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B85 JNJ

1985 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,873 mi
Last recorded139,873 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Passat98,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB85 JNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 139,873 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 139,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 139,537 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 139,245 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 138,690 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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B85 JNJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B85 JNJ, 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 B85 JNJ registered?

B85 JNJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B85 JNJ safe to buy?

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