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TSX 59Y

1982 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

279,513 mi
Last recorded279,513 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Passat112,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSX 59Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2012 279,513 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 277,556 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATORS SLIGHTLY DULL

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STRUTT TOP MOUNT BUSHS

Fail 10 Aug 2011 277,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

BOTH REAR INDICATORS SLIGHTLY DULL

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STRUTT TOP MOUNT BUSHS

Pass 10 Aug 2010 274,598 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 270,816 miles

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

PLAY IN BOTH STRUTT TOP BUSHS

VARIOUS STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 4 Aug 2009 270,760 miles

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

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

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

PLAY IN BOTH STRUTT TOP BUSHS

VARIOUS STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 20 Aug 2008 267,394 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 262,992 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 257,709 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 25,770 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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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TSX 59Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TSX 59Y, 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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TSX 59Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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