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BEX 240Y

1982 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,926 mi
Last recorded167,926 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Passat112,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEX 240Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 167,926 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear arches rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2007 165,523 miles

vehicle generally corroded and in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2007 165,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

nearside front back plate missing

vehicle generally corroded and heavily undersealed

Fail 18 May 2007 165,523 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 164,848 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 164,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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BEX 240Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BEX 240Y, 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 BEX 240Y registered?

BEX 240Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is BEX 240Y safe to buy?

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