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749 SMK

1984 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,893 mi
Last recorded97,893 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Passat98,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration749 SMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2006 97,893 miles

o/s and n/s w/arch corrosion †o/s top susp. corrosion. †n/s lower ball joint †n/s front tyre close to limit

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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749 SMK is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 98,548 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 749 SMK, 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 42 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 749 SMK registered?

749 SMK is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 January 1984.

Is 749 SMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 749 SMK shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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