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PGC 328Y

1983 Volkswagen Passat

Beige Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,246 mi
Last recorded48,246 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Passat109,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 328Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 48,246 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,076 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 47,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 46,095 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 46,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 45,562 miles

wiring fouling steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2008 45,557 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

wiring fouling steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,738 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 43,876 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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PGC 328Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PGC 328Y, 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 PGC 328Y registered?

PGC 328Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 June 1983.

Is PGC 328Y safe to buy?

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