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NUY 88Y

1982 Volkswagen Passat

Beige Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,555 mi
Last recorded138,555 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Passat112,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUY 88Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 138,555 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 138,555 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 135,898 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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NUY 88Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NUY 88Y, 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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What year was NUY 88Y registered?

NUY 88Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is NUY 88Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUY 88Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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