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MGP 709Y

1983 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,191 mi
Last recorded122,191 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Passat109,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGP 709Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 122,191 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front coil spring has free play

both front shock absubers rearlly worn.

massive oil leaking,water leaking

floor,chsiss, fuel tank scrapping the road.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 122,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front coil spring has free play

both front shock absubers rearlly worn.

massive oil leaking,water leaking

floor,chsiss, fuel tank scrapping the road.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 112,144 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

nearside front door mirror missing

slight body corrosion various

Pass 9 May 2011 101,103 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 98,418 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 97,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 96,573 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 95,681 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 94,052 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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MGP 709Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MGP 709Y, 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 MGP 709Y registered?

MGP 709Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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