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A150 ADL

1983 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

99,429 mi
Last recorded99,429 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Passat109,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA150 ADL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2008 99,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advance corrosion in offside front chassis rail

front subframe rear rubber mountings deteriorated

slight corrosion holes in various body panels

Pass 12 Jan 2007 93,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 93,586 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 89,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brakes binding slightly

carb mounting perished

handbrake lever, side to side play

hc emissions high at idle, pass at 2000rpm

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

offside front seat belt slow in retraction

offside handbrake cable, advise condition

offside wiper rubber perished

oil leak

rear coil springs advance corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2006 89,513 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise, suspect offside rear handbrake cable/brake linkage not working to fullest potential.

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear suspension coil springs advance corrosion.

both rear suspension struts slight oil mist, bounce ok at present

carburettor rubber mounting perished

emissions, hc reading high at idle, ok at 2000rpm

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

offside front seat belt slow in retraction

offside handbrake preformance lower than nearside.

offside wiper rubber frayed on edge, clears screen at present

oil leak

side to side play in handbrake lever

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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A150 ADL is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 109,967 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 A150 ADL, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A150 ADL is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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