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B929 VCL

1985 Volkswagen Passat

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,190 mi
Last recorded120,190 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Passat98,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB929 VCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 120,190 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 120,160 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 119,268 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 118,942 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 118,378 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 118,057 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 117,517 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 117,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 115,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 115,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 113,595 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 113,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 111,130 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 108,056 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 103,862 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 99,814 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 95,949 miles

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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B929 VCL is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Gold with a 1,994cc 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 B929 VCL, 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 B929 VCL registered?

B929 VCL is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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The MOT history for B929 VCL 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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