MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,181 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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
Oil leak
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
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
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)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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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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