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JCG 801X

1982 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,280 mi
Last recorded97,280 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2006
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Passat112,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCG 801X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2006 97,280 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 97,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 96,925 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 96,925 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f mud flap loose & rubbs on tyre

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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JCG 801X is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 JCG 801X, 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 JCG 801X registered?

JCG 801X is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 May 1982.

Is JCG 801X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCG 801X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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