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UWL 351T

1979 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,786 mi
Last recorded171,786 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Passat72,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWL 351T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 171,786 miles

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

rear exhaust section missing but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 30 Jul 2016 171,777 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

Fuel hose leaking x2 under bonnet (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust section missing but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 8 Jun 2015 163,729 miles

both fuel tank straps are corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 163,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both fuel tank straps are corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 156,820 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2014 156,805 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 155,678 miles

oil leaks

Fail 23 May 2013 155,659 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

oil leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2012 149,914 miles

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 149,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 May 2007 149,559 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 148,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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UWL 351T is a 1979 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UWL 351T, 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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What year was UWL 351T registered?

UWL 351T is a 1979 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 April 1979.

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