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AEL 439Y

1982 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,333 mi
Last recorded42,333 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Passat112,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEL 439Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 42,333 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

all exhaust very rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,259 miles

Both sides outer cv boots deteriorated

Center exhaust deteriorated

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front indicator damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2012 42,259 miles

Both sides outer cv boots deteriorated

Center exhaust deteriorated

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front indicator damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,961 miles

Both parts of center exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front indicator damaged

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,519 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front indicator damaged

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,814 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 37,804 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,141 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 36,130 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,683 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 34,683 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 33,044 miles

oil leak

play noted nearside & offside top suspension mountings.

recommend both outer driveshaft gaiter clips tightened.

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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AEL 439Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AEL 439Y, 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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AEL 439Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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