MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,755 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
nearside rear wheel arch behind shock corroding
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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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.
Is A23 XJB safe to buy?
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