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MOJ 311X

1981 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,300 mi
Last recorded103,300 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Passat82,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOJ 311X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 103,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 98,405 miles

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

centre rear exhaust rubber missing

fuel cap damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2013 98,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

centre rear exhaust rubber missing

fuel cap damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2012 97,678 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

drivers sweat slightly loose on rails

Pass 23 Aug 2011 97,202 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread + on sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2010 94,620 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 94,620 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 91,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r flexi hose ferrals are deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2008 87,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 87,052 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 85,119 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 85,119 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f cv boot is leaking grease from secureing clip but cv is still secure

o/s/r brake flexi ferral is corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2006 82,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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MOJ 311X is a 1981 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 82,487 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 MOJ 311X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MOJ 311X registered?

MOJ 311X is a 1981 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 December 1981.

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