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A277 JVU

1983 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

125,695 mi
Last recorded125,695 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Passat109,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA277 JVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2006 125,695 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 124,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear n/s seat belt missing

Fail 7 Dec 2005 124,524 miles

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

REAR N/S SEAT BELT MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR O/S WHEEL BEARING

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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A277 JVU is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A277 JVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A277 JVU registered?

A277 JVU is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 September 1983.

Is A277 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A277 JVU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A277 JVU have outstanding finance?

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