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LUY 269X

1982 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,479 mi
Last recorded96,479 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Passat112,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUY 269X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 96,479 miles

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underbody

Pass 15 Nov 2014 96,024 miles

body corrosion

slight play in both to strut mounts

slight play in nsf lower arm rear bush

Fail 12 Nov 2014 96,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body corrosion

slight play in both to strut mounts

slight play in nsf lower arm rear bush

Pass 11 Nov 2013 95,629 miles

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to coil springs

Pass 16 Nov 2012 95,152 miles

floor pans and inner and outer sills corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front inner wings slight corrosion

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler neck slight corrosion

n/s/r light lense slight damage

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Fail 14 Nov 2012 95,148 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

floor pans and inner and outer sills corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front inner wings slight corrosion

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler neck slight corrosion

n/s/r light lense slight damage

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 8 Nov 2011 94,614 miles

brake pipes covered in grease.

cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes.

exhaust corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

underbody corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2011 94,607 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes and hoses greased and corroded

exhaust corroded, signs of blowing

exhaust hangers corroded

rear coil springs corroded and obscured

slight interferance with rear lamps

suspension componets corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 94,243 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO 1.6MM

CORROSION TO UNDER BODY

DAMAGE TO ALLOYS

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

PLAY IN N S FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

PLAY IN N S FRONT SHOCKS TOPS

PREVIOS WELDING TO O S FRONT SILL

REAR SHOSK AND COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR VALANCE CORRODED

Pass 1 Oct 2009 93,967 miles

bodywork corroded....... underbody corroded..... exhaust sections corroded...... front tyres worn to limits.....

coolant warning lamp flashing....... radiator corroded and slightly leaking...... front suspension components corroded..... brake pipes corroded..... outer sills corroded....

Pass 7 Oct 2008 92,724 miles

various oil leaks , crack in o/s headlamp lense , play to front shock absorber top mountings , corrosion to front suspension components , both front tyres wearing on inner edges , both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2008 92,717 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

various oil leaks , crack in o/s headlamp lense , play to front shock absorber top mountings , corrosion to front suspension components , both front tyres wearing on inner edges , both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2007 92,491 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 92,202 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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LUY 269X is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LUY 269X, 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 LUY 269X registered?

LUY 269X is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 June 1982.

Is LUY 269X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUY 269X shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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