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C196 LBW

1986 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,119 mi
Last recorded140,119 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Passat124,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC196 LBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 140,119 miles

brake fluid low

front brake disc covers corroded

nearside rear door outside handle not working

rear wheel arch,s and inner wings corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2010 140,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake fluid low

front brake disc covers corroded

nearside rear door outside handle not working

rear wheel arch,s and inner wings corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 136,314 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 136,312 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 136,262 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 130,802 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 128,270 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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C196 LBW is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 C196 LBW, 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.

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What year was C196 LBW registered?

C196 LBW is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 March 1986.

Is C196 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C196 LBW shows 7 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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