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NBK 914Y

1983 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Passat109,967 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBK 914Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 51,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 50,622 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 50,382 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 49,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,347 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,212 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,071 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 48,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 48,038 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 47,521 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 46,537 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 45,579 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 45,084 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,285 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 44,285 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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NBK 914Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NBK 914Y, 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

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What year was NBK 914Y registered?

NBK 914Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 June 1983.

Is NBK 914Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBK 914Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NBK 914Y have outstanding finance?

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