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ELF 710Y

1983 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,480 mi
Last recorded55,480 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Passat109,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELF 710Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2009 55,480 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,896 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,327 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 54,326 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,667 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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ELF 710Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ELF 710Y, 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 ELF 710Y registered?

ELF 710Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 May 1983.

Is ELF 710Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELF 710Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELF 710Y have outstanding finance?

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