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ENV 275X

1982 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,710 mi
Last recorded144,710 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Passat112,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENV 275X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 144,710 miles

CORROSION TO N/S OUTER SILL

CORROSION TO O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R OUTER DOOR HANDLE FAULTY

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES PERISHED

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2009 144,708 miles

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

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

CORROSION TO N/S OUTER SILL

CORROSION TO O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R OUTER DOOR HANDLE FAULTY

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES PERISHED

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2008 143,678 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R OUTER DOOR HANDLE NOT WORKING.CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS. N/S INNER CV BOOT SPLIT. REAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES PERISHED. GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 142,303 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 142,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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ENV 275X is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ENV 275X, 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 ENV 275X registered?

ENV 275X is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 1982.

Is ENV 275X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENV 275X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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