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B-AW9487

1978 Volkswagen Passat

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,697 mi
Last recorded137,697 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB-AW9487
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2017 137,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and O/S/F (2.5.B.1a)

Underbody general corrosion

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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B-AW9487 is a 1978 Volkswagen Passat in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B-AW9487, 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 48 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 B-AW9487 registered?

B-AW9487 is a 1978 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is B-AW9487 safe to buy?

The MOT history for B-AW9487 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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