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XNX 322X

1981 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,176 mi
Last recorded128,176 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Passat82,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNX 322X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 128,176 miles

n/s front inner rim. n/s front metal brake pipe. n/s rear foot & hand brake.

rear load valve to n/s/r flexy hose, metal brake pipe. n/s & o/s rear floor/heel board. n/s & o/s rear brake back plate. n/s & o/s rear chassis. n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings.

tyre pressures. o/s/r outer door handle. play top steering column. steering free play (rack). n/s & o/s outer sills. n/s front C/V gaitor.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 128,172 miles

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front inner rim. n/s front metal brake pipe. n/s rear foot & hand brake.

rear load valve to n/s/r flexy hose, metal brake pipe. n/s & o/s rear floor/heel board. n/s & o/s rear brake back plate. n/s & o/s rear chassis. n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings.

tyre pressures. o/s/r outer door handle. play top steering column. steering free play (rack). n/s & o/s outer sills. n/s front C/V gaitor.

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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XNX 322X is a 1981 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 XNX 322X, 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 XNX 322X registered?

XNX 322X is a 1981 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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