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M766 YNV

1971 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,967 mi
Last recorded140,967 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Passat139,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM766 YNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2011 140,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 134,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 128,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 123,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 116,960 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 111,153 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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M766 YNV is a 1971 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 139,994 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 M766 YNV, 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 55 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 M766 YNV registered?

M766 YNV is a 1971 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is M766 YNV safe to buy?

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