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FKS 214Y

1982 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,254 mi
Last recorded41,254 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Passat112,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKS 214Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,254 miles

corrosion at offside floor section/sill

corrosion at rear of offside sill

offisde rear and nearside rear flexi furrels rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,179 miles

borderline corrosion at o/s sill

both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking at tread

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall

corrosion at both o/s/f and n/s/f doors

corrosion at o/s floor section/sill

corrosion at o/s/f jacking point

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Jun 2005 41,068 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 41,068 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front suspension and brake components heavily corroded

n/s/f passenger door heavily corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

o/s/f tyre worn on tread

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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FKS 214Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FKS 214Y, 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 FKS 214Y registered?

FKS 214Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 August 1982.

Is FKS 214Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKS 214Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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