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FMY 752V

1979 Volkswagen Passat

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,774 mi
Last recorded77,774 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Passat72,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMY 752V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 77,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 73,644 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 71,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,903 miles

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

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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FMY 752V is a 1979 Volkswagen Passat in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FMY 752V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FMY 752V?

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What year was FMY 752V registered?

FMY 752V is a 1979 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 October 1979.

Is FMY 752V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMY 752V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FMY 752V have outstanding finance?

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