MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pipes to n/s/r control valve corroding
exhaust downpipes corroding
o/s/f brake pipe outer casing corroding
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust downpipe corroded
lower outer sill ,and floor panel corroding 30mm of lower seat belt mount
no screws in air box mounting
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B86 LPB is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B86 LPB, 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 B86 LPB registered?
B86 LPB is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 January 1985.
Is B86 LPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for B86 LPB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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