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B25 SPM

1993 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

320,804 mi
Last recorded320,804 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Passat139,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 SPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 320,804 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 310,797 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 300,077 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 290,743 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 285,089 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 277,012 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 268,259 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 258,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 258,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 248,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 239,275 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 239,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 235,194 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre slight wear inne edge

Pass 8 Nov 2014 224,558 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 214,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 203,909 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 192,958 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 183,745 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 177,917 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 172,097 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 166,107 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 156,357 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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B25 SPM is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 139,186 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 B25 SPM, 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 33 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 B25 SPM registered?

B25 SPM is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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The MOT history for B25 SPM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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