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A265 OVW

1983 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,065 mi
Last recorded193,065 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Passat109,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA265 OVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 193,065 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust dropped around rear bumper and insulated

exhaust tail pipe has leak

front bumper has chain link fitted

stoods fitted to boot lid

Pass 31 Jul 2023 189,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust dropped around rear bumper and insulated

front bumper has chain link fitted

studs fitted to boot lid

Pass 30 Jun 2022 186,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chain link fitted to front bumper

exhaust wrapped around rear bumper and insulated

studs fitted to boot lid

Pass 28 Jun 2021 182,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chain link fitted to front bumper

exhaust wrapped around rear bumper

studs fitted to boot lid

Pass 29 Jun 2020 177,525 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Metal studs fitted to boot lid

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Metal stud fitted

Offside Front Metal stud fitted

front and rear Bumpers have been modified

Pass 8 Dec 2017 174,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both - on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 174,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both - on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 167,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 159,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underseal to the underside

Pass 13 Dec 2014 155,191 miles

underseal to underside & brake pipes

Fail 6 Dec 2014 155,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

underseal to underside & brake pipes

Pass 5 Dec 2013 146,958 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased

underseal to underside

Fail 3 Dec 2013 146,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased

underseal to underside

Pass 7 Dec 2012 138,237 miles

n/s rear seatbelt covers missing

Fail 30 Nov 2012 138,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

n/s rear seatbelt covers missing

Pass 30 Nov 2011 128,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2010 125,587 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 125,587 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 123,643 miles

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

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 120,964 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 120,964 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 117,724 miles

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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A265 OVW is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A265 OVW, 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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A265 OVW is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 October 1983.

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