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SAE 468M

1974 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,226 mi
Last recorded51,226 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAE 468M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2018 51,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,958 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 50,693 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 49,943 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 49,176 miles

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

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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SAE 468M is a 1974 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SAE 468M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAE 468M registered?

SAE 468M is a 1974 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 March 1974.

Is SAE 468M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAE 468M shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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