MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,138 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Body has an unsafe modification wing. (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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UVY 970V is a 1979 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 72,346 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 UVY 970V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of UVY 970V?
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What year was UVY 970V registered?
UVY 970V is a 1979 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is UVY 970V safe to buy?
The MOT history for UVY 970V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does UVY 970V have outstanding finance?
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