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C29 RGM

1986 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,139 mi
Last recorded143,139 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Passat124,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC29 RGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 143,139 miles

corrosion to both sills and body

front struts corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2009 143,134 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Battery insecure

CO% high

o/s/r sill suspect, filler in evidence

Pass 18 Feb 2008 142,321 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 141,936 miles

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 138,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 138,081 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 131,597 miles

offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding slightly

slight cracking at both front flexible brake hoses

slight wear on front brake discs and pads

Fail 6 Feb 2006 131,597 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C29 RGM is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C29 RGM, 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 C29 RGM registered?

C29 RGM is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 March 1986.

Is C29 RGM safe to buy?

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