MOT Status
Mileage
111,311 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
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ADV 479Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,070 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 ADV 479Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ADV 479Y registered?
ADV 479Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 August 1982.
Is ADV 479Y safe to buy?
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