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A29 FPH

1984 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,959 mi
Last recorded87,959 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Passat98,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 FPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 87,959 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 87,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 87,266 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 85,541 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 85,541 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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A29 FPH is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A29 FPH, 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.

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What year was A29 FPH registered?

A29 FPH is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 March 1984.

Is A29 FPH safe to buy?

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