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R805 OFT

1971 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,898 mi
Last recorded154,898 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Passat139,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 OFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 154,898 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 154,881 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 145,030 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 128,844 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 118,274 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 107,196 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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R805 OFT is a 1971 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 139,994 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 R805 OFT, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R805 OFT registered?

R805 OFT is a 1971 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is R805 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 OFT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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