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C422 SPA

1985 Volkswagen Passat

Beige Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,200 mi
Last recorded155,200 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Passat98,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC422 SPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 155,200 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front wings corroded at bottom

both rear tyres prodruding past body

holes and corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner quarter panels

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Jul 2014 155,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front wings corroded at bottom

both rear tyres prodruding past body

holes and corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner quarter panels

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

steering rack damp

Pass 22 Jul 2013 152,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

both front wings quite corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear wheel archs corroded

nearside steering rack slightly damp

non standard exhaust fitted

offside front tyre quite worn

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 16 Jul 2013 152,366 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre quite worn

slight oil leak from gearbox

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

both front wings quite corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear wheel archs corroded

nearside steering rack slightly damp

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2012 147,732 miles

Nearside rear lower quarter panel has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear lower quarter panel has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Rear exhaust mounting perished

Screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2012 147,695 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear lower quarter panel has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear lower quarter panel has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Rear exhaust mounting perished

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 139,169 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 139,168 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear towing hook corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 127,042 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 127,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 108,354 miles

Engine cooling fan blades catching on housing.

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 30 Jul 2008 98,103 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 97,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 92,874 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wear and roughness in both top suspension mounts and bearings

wear in both rear axle mount bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2006 83,576 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 74,587 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 74,587 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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C422 SPA is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 C422 SPA, 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 C422 SPA registered?

C422 SPA is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 November 1985.

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