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C680 EKM

1986 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,693 mi
Last recorded67,693 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Passat124,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC680 EKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 64,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,953 miles

baffles loose in centre section of exhaust

both front anti roll bar bushes showing signs of perishing

both rear brake hoses becoming perished

front registration plate cracked

n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops in poor condition

n/s/r o/s/f and o/s/r tyres becoming perished in tread area

o/s outer cv gaitor becoming perished

o/s/r lamp unit damaged slightly but not showing white light

rear registration plate lettering becoming discoloured

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,665 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,172 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 50,172 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,922 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,698 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 43,698 miles

Front Brake hose excessively 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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C680 EKM is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C680 EKM, 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 C680 EKM registered?

C680 EKM is a 1986 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 January 1986.

Is C680 EKM safe to buy?

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