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C423 NVX

1985 Volkswagen Passat

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,197 mi
Last recorded99,197 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2006
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Passat98,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC423 NVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2006 99,197 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 99,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

oil leak

rear door damaged///////rear windows not working/////bearing noise from front of engine (tensioner or pulleys)////electric fan not working/////car overheatin////alternator not charging

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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C423 NVX is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C423 NVX, 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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How do I check the history of C423 NVX?

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What year was C423 NVX registered?

C423 NVX is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C423 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C423 NVX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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