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BIL 1845

1975 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,426 mi
Last recorded81,426 miles
Recorded on8 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 1845
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 May 2011 81,426 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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BIL 1845 is a 1975 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BIL 1845, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BIL 1845?

You can check the full history of BIL 1845 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BIL 1845 registered?

BIL 1845 is a 1975 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 March 1975.

Is BIL 1845 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIL 1845 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BIL 1845 have outstanding finance?

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