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AJO 206V

1980 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,167 mi
Last recorded125,167 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Passat62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJO 206V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 125,167 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 125,122 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 118,554 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 110,132 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 99,373 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 99,188 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 97,877 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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AJO 206V is a 1980 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 62,718 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 AJO 206V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJO 206V registered?

AJO 206V is a 1980 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is AJO 206V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJO 206V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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