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T987 BVA

1971 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 2782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,102 mi
Last recorded119,102 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Passat139,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT987 BVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,782cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 119,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front ball joint nosey but no play.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 110,733 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 150,148 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 97,943 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 97,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 91,685 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 91,634 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both rear sill trim ends missing

several areas of accidental damage on body

Pass 12 Jul 2007 84,257 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 70,164 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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T987 BVA is a 1971 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 2,782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 139,994 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 T987 BVA, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T987 BVA registered?

T987 BVA is a 1971 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is T987 BVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T987 BVA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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