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BDB 38Y

1982 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,903 mi
Last recorded110,903 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Passat112,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDB 38Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 110,903 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 110,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 110,888 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 108,661 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 101,621 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,589 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 83,811 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,859 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 64,304 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 55,050 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 45,942 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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BDB 38Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BDB 38Y, 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

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What year was BDB 38Y registered?

BDB 38Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 1982.

Is BDB 38Y safe to buy?

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