MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,675 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
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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C168 OWP is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Red 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 C168 OWP, 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
How do I check the history of C168 OWP?
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What year was C168 OWP registered?
C168 OWP is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 December 1985.
Is C168 OWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for C168 OWP 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.
Does C168 OWP have outstanding finance?
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