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C334 OTF

1985 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,295 mi
Last recorded115,295 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Passat98,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC334 OTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 115,295 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 112,536 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 112,514 miles

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

repairs to near side rear sill/floor

Pass 25 Sep 2006 110,373 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 110,373 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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C334 OTF is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 98,725 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 C334 OTF, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C334 OTF?

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What year was C334 OTF registered?

C334 OTF is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 November 1985.

Is C334 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C334 OTF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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