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A590 NEW

1984 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

223,086 mi
Last recorded223,086 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Passat98,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA590 NEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 May 2019 223,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 222,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 222,879 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 222,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 222,731 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 222,717 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 222,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 May 2015 222,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 222,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 222,086 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 222,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 221,487 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 221,470 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 220,848 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 220,832 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 220,518 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 220,220 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 220,213 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 219,943 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 219,923 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 219,832 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 218,890 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 218,860 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 218,340 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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A590 NEW is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 A590 NEW, 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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A590 NEW is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 January 1984.

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