MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Inner Front Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)
Inner Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C409 SDL is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 C409 SDL, 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 C409 SDL registered?
C409 SDL is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 October 1985.
Is C409 SDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for C409 SDL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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