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CAP 260Y

1983 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,225 mi
Last recorded95,225 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Passat109,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 260Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2007 95,225 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 95,225 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 94,054 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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CAP 260Y 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 66.7%.

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 CAP 260Y, 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

How do I check the history of CAP 260Y?

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What year was CAP 260Y registered?

CAP 260Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 June 1983.

Is CAP 260Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAP 260Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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