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C358 OTF

1986 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,068 mi
Last recorded124,068 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Passat124,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC358 OTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2008 124,068 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear lamp damaged

sill corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2007 124,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 122,648 miles

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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C358 OTF is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C358 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 40 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 C358 OTF?

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What year was C358 OTF registered?

C358 OTF is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is C358 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C358 OTF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C358 OTF have outstanding finance?

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