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VBC 944H

1970 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

31,883 mi
Last recorded31,883 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBC 944H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,883 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 31,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,789 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all welded areas heavy sealer hard to check

rear inner arches corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 4 Jun 2014 30,781 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all welded areas heavy sealer hard to check

rear inner arches corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2012 29,397 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 29,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear tyres split/perished

Fail 26 Oct 2011 28,534 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear tyres split/perished

Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,975 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Oct 2010 24,974 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2009 20,953 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Temporary O/S mirror fitted

Under body corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2009 20,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Temporary O/S mirror fitted

Under body corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,177 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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VBC 944H is a 1970 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VBC 944H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VBC 944H is a 1970 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 July 1970.

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