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C599 OFW

1986 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,804 mi
Last recorded109,804 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Passat124,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC599 OFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2021 109,804 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 109,102 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 104,723 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front + rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front + rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 100,835 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 100,255 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,863 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 98,692 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 96,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 93,660 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 89,379 miles

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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C599 OFW is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C599 OFW, 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 C599 OFW registered?

C599 OFW is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 1986.

Is C599 OFW safe to buy?

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