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BDV 196Y

1982 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,924 mi
Last recorded113,924 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2006
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Passat112,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDV 196Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2006 113,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BDV 196Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BDV 196Y, 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 BDV 196Y?

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What year was BDV 196Y registered?

BDV 196Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 August 1982.

Is BDV 196Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDV 196Y 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.

Does BDV 196Y have outstanding finance?

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