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GYC 531Y

1982 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,682 mi
Last recorded108,682 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Passat112,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYC 531Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 108,682 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 108,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 108,479 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 107,951 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 107,061 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 107,061 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 105,633 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 104,377 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 104,377 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 103,191 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 102,004 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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GYC 531Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GYC 531Y, 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.

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What year was GYC 531Y registered?

GYC 531Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 November 1982.

Is GYC 531Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYC 531Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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