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MS20 NUT

1980 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

306,158 mi
Last recorded306,158 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Passat62,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS20 NUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2020 306,158 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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MS20 NUT is a 1980 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 62,718 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 MS20 NUT, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MS20 NUT?

You can check the full history of MS20 NUT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MS20 NUT registered?

MS20 NUT is a 1980 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is MS20 NUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS20 NUT shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MS20 NUT have outstanding finance?

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