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WGH 314W

1980 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,612 mi
Last recorded68,612 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Passat62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGH 314W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 68,612 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 68,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 65,033 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 64,342 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 63,721 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,148 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 62,288 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 62,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake cylinder bleed screw broken

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,854 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 60,377 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Corrosion at Offside outer rear seal

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Wipers working very slow

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,699 miles

damage to o/s/f headlamp lens

Fail 11 Apr 2012 59,699 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

damage to o/s/f headlamp lens

Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,444 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,382 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,631 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,239 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 55,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cracks on n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,874 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 52,733 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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WGH 314W is a 1980 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 62,718 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 WGH 314W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGH 314W registered?

WGH 314W is a 1980 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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