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C250 UJF

1986 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Passat124,775 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC250 UJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 119,546 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 119,448 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 118,603 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 118,587 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Loose (2.1.3 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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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C250 UJF is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C250 UJF, 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 C250 UJF registered?

C250 UJF is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 January 1986.

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