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RWG 764Y

1982 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,390 mi
Last recorded205,390 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Passat112,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWG 764Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 205,390 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

corrosion in rear chassis rails and boot floor

corrosion in rear wheel arches

some noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 11 Aug 2008 205,390 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

corrosion in rear chassis rails and boot floor

corrosion in rear wheel arches

some noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2007 202,787 miles

corrosion in both rear chassis rails

front subframe rear bushes worn

some noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Aug 2007 202,787 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion in both rear chassis rails

front subframe rear bushes worn

some noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2006 199,364 miles

corrosion in both rear chassis rails

front subframe rear mounting bushes worn

Fail 21 Aug 2006 199,364 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in both rear chassis rails

front subframe rear mounting bushes worn

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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RWG 764Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RWG 764Y, 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 RWG 764Y registered?

RWG 764Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 1982.

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