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DDL 710V

1979 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,181 mi
Last recorded47,181 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Passat72,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDL 710V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 47,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 47,000 miles

Emissions not tested overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 46,965 miles

service brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front , and n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leaks at joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle, surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2019 46,929 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f inner wing panel, near front strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant system,, rad fan switch issue

headlamp main beams slightly tempermental in operation,,, recommend check

underside of vehicle, surface corrosion in various places

Fail 15 Aug 2019 46,911 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant system issue (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silncer box leaking and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe leaking and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant/heater hose split and leaking ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lever wobbly, side to side movement (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f inner wing panel, by front strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r tyre, slight deviation in tread,, recommend replace

Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,568 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak from thermostat housing hose ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 28 Jun 2017 44,533 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak from thermostat housing hose ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,311 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

advise slightly damp around steering rack gaiters

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,079 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 40,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,875 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,538 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 38,537 miles

Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

inner rear valance holed and corroded

offside front outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,999 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,851 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,484 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,151 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 36,854 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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DDL 710V is a 1979 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 72,346 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 DDL 710V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DDL 710V is a 1979 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 November 1979.

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