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YGY 517S

1977 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,160 mi
Last recorded67,160 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGY 517S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,160 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bottom of front doors (3.6.B.4d)

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Body has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all exhaust rubbers perished

centre exhaust rubbers broken exhaust still secure

Fail 2 Mar 2017 67,160 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bottom of front doors (3.6.B.4d)

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Body has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all exhaust rubbers perished

centre exhaust rubbers broken exhaust still secure

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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YGY 517S is a 1977 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YGY 517S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YGY 517S registered?

YGY 517S is a 1977 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 November 1977.

Is YGY 517S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGY 517S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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