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C316 RPN

1986 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,105 mi
Last recorded59,105 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Passat124,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC316 RPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,105 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill nearside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 59,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 56,878 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 56,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,058 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,963 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,942 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,281 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,608 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 48,605 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,141 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,682 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,353 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 39,316 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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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C316 RPN is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C316 RPN, 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 C316 RPN registered?

C316 RPN is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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