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A456 MVG

1984 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

167,074 mi
Last recorded167,074 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Passat98,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA456 MVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2008 167,074 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

ft number plate starting to deterioate

n/s/f lower wing corroded

n/s/r arch corroded ,not within 30cm

o/s wiper starting to split

Pass 30 Jul 2007 162,324 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

emissions very weak and engine runs on when turned off

nearside front wing corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2007 162,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

emissions very weak and engine runs on when turned off

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2006 156,520 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 156,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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A456 MVG is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A456 MVG, 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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A456 MVG is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 March 1984.

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