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C533 CHM

1986 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,984 mi
Last recorded108,984 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Passat124,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC533 CHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 108,984 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 108,935 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 105,823 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 103,163 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 103,136 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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C533 CHM is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 124,775 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 C533 CHM, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C533 CHM registered?

C533 CHM is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is C533 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C533 CHM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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