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A23 XJB

1983 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,755 mi
Last recorded129,755 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Passat109,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 XJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 129,755 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 129,735 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 127,394 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 122,749 miles

aux. belts are deteriorated

dics are slightly worn/lipped and corroding

exhaust is corroded and blowing slightly

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

o/s/r wheel arch is corroded

oil leaks

play in rear wheel bearings

steering slightly notchy

Fail 8 Nov 2012 122,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

aux. belts are deteriorated

dics are slightly worn/lipped and corroding

exhaust is corroded and blowing slightly

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

o/s/r wheel arch is corroded

oil leaks

play in rear wheel bearings

steering slightly notchy

Pass 24 Sep 2011 117,117 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 112,020 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 112,010 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 104,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 98,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 93,169 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 91,498 miles

nearside rear wheel arch behind shock corroding

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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A23 XJB is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A23 XJB, 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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A23 XJB is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 August 1983.

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