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FVH 483Y

1983 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,809 mi
Last recorded43,809 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Passat109,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVH 483Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,809 miles

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

slight movement steering column

surface corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,676 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,553 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 43,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,235 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,081 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 43,081 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 42,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,244 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,051 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,873 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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FVH 483Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FVH 483Y, 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.

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What year was FVH 483Y registered?

FVH 483Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 June 1983.

Is FVH 483Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVH 483Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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