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TTA 395X

1981 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,433 mi
Last recorded53,433 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Passat82,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTA 395X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 53,433 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 51,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 45,605 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 38,580 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 38,154 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2015 38,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 35,157 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 35,135 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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TTA 395X is a 1981 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 82,487 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 TTA 395X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TTA 395X registered?

TTA 395X is a 1981 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 November 1981.

Is TTA 395X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTA 395X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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