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C641 RAN

1986 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,450 mi
Last recorded115,450 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Passat124,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC641 RAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 115,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sight blue smoke when revved

Fail 28 Jun 2022 115,450 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe spit and sucked flat (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to check fuel cap seal no key (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose unattached (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe locking nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure inadequate repair cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sight blue smoke when revved

Fail 21 Jun 2022 115,448 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 111,157 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 108,094 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 102,346 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 100,217 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 100,190 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 100,190 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 98,817 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 98,817 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 99,093 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 99,093 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 97,251 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 95,103 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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C641 RAN is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C641 RAN, 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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C641 RAN is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 March 1986.

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