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NBW 114M

1973 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,590 mi
Last recorded43,590 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Passat41,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBW 114M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 43,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 43,590 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged on outer side wall looks like could have been catching wheel arch ? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately two nuts fitted instead of split pin on locking nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 43,590 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure coil over locking nuts insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure coil over locking nuts insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) pinch bolt to steering rack insecure (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged on outer side wall looks like could have been catching wheel arch ? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately two nuts fitted instead of split pin on locking nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 43,590 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure coil over lock nut fitted incorrect (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near sub frame mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough this steering operation is also to stiff ? (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint pin moves up and down (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately two nuts fitted instead of split pin on locking nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 41,661 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,661 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,661 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 41,661 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,661 miles

o/s & n/s/r outer sills soft and corroding

small of fuel fuel tank area but no visable leaks

Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 41,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,661 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 41,661 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 41,661 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 41,661 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,661 miles

Rear Exhaust rubber missing

Fail 22 Oct 2010 41,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust rubber missing

Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,661 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,661 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,660 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corroded

long pull to handbrake

Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,660 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 41,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 41,191 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 41,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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NBW 114M is a 1973 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 41,661 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 NBW 114M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NBW 114M is a 1973 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 August 1973.

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