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MBB 298X

1982 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,077 mi
Last recorded96,077 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Passat112,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBB 298X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2010 96,077 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 90,213 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,440 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 82,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 74,638 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 74,638 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,613 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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MBB 298X is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MBB 298X, 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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MBB 298X is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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