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C203 TPL

1986 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,121 mi
Last recorded62,121 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2005
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Passat124,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC203 TPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2005 62,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2005 62,121 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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C203 TPL is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C203 TPL, 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 C203 TPL registered?

C203 TPL is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 May 1986.

Is C203 TPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C203 TPL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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