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ALY 631Y

1982 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,701 mi
Last recorded155,701 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Passat112,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALY 631Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 155,701 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 154,977 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 153,956 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 153,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 153,268 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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ALY 631Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ALY 631Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALY 631Y?

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What year was ALY 631Y registered?

ALY 631Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is ALY 631Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALY 631Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALY 631Y have outstanding finance?

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