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C171 DYN

1986 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,357 mi
Last recorded50,357 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Passat124,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC171 DYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 50,357 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 50,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 48,949 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 8 May 2013 48,671 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 48,023 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 48,023 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 47,540 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 46,555 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 46,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 45,967 miles

Both rear bump stops broken up.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2009 45,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear bump stops broken up.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 45,577 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 45,074 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 43,622 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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C171 DYN is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 124,775 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 C171 DYN, 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 40 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 C171 DYN registered?

C171 DYN is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 June 1986.

Is C171 DYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C171 DYN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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