MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
398,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front Outer Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front Outer Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
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GKJ 829Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 GKJ 829Y, 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 GKJ 829Y registered?
GKJ 829Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 March 1983.
Is GKJ 829Y safe to buy?
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