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A783 MKJ

1984 Volkswagen Passat

Beige Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,287 mi
Last recorded66,287 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Passat98,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA783 MKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 66,287 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 66,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 66,279 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 66,279 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 66,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f shocker insert slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2007 64,694 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 62,613 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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A783 MKJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A783 MKJ, 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 A783 MKJ registered?

A783 MKJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 February 1984.

Is A783 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A783 MKJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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