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KPE 685P

1975 Volkswagen Passat

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,804 mi
Last recorded38,804 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPE 685P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 38,804 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 38,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,760 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,572 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 38,468 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,987 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 37,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 37,024 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 37,024 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,099 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 35,728 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 35,728 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KPE 685P is a 1975 Volkswagen Passat in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KPE 685P, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KPE 685P registered?

KPE 685P is a 1975 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 September 1975.

Is KPE 685P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPE 685P shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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