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C390 AVF

1985 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,719 mi
Last recorded162,719 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Passat98,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC390 AVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 162,719 miles

1. both outer sills becoming weak due to corrosion. 2. brake hose ends becoming corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 161,662 miles

1. slight wear in o/s front lower wishbone bush. 2. n/s and o/s front brake discsd back plates loose.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 160,409 miles

1. o/s wiper blade becoming perished. 2. n/s number plate light becoming dull.

Pass 10 Mar 2007 157,038 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 156,992 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 154,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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C390 AVF is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C390 AVF, 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.

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What year was C390 AVF registered?

C390 AVF is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 December 1985.

Is C390 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C390 AVF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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