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EPV 34Y

1983 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,456 mi
Last recorded153,456 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Passat109,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPV 34Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 153,456 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 153,219 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 153,201 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight bind front o/s brake

Pass 5 May 2011 153,049 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 152,752 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 152,752 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 152,536 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2008 151,823 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 150,997 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 149,595 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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EPV 34Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPV 34Y, 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 EPV 34Y?

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What year was EPV 34Y registered?

EPV 34Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is EPV 34Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPV 34Y shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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