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A506 MAA

1983 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,040 mi
Last recorded102,040 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Passat109,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA506 MAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 102,040 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General Age Related Corrosion Underneath

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 101,316 miles

Oil leak ()

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 4 Aug 2016 100,589 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,469 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,434 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion on floor sills and chassis

rear arches has light corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2013 87,338 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,053 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,424 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 73,277 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 13 Jul 2009 70,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 65,975 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 65,939 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2007 61,421 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,519 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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A506 MAA is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A506 MAA, 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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A506 MAA is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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