MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
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
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
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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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C422 SPA is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 November 1985.
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