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C55 NEJ

1986 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

90,421 mi
Last recorded90,421 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2006
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Passat124,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC55 NEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2006 90,421 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 90,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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C55 NEJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C55 NEJ, 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 C55 NEJ registered?

C55 NEJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 July 1986.

Is C55 NEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C55 NEJ 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.

Does C55 NEJ have outstanding finance?

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