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YPK 52Y

1983 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,743 mi
Last recorded141,743 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Passat109,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPK 52Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2012 141,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 141,048 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre wearing low.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 140,611 miles

nearside rear chassis rail corroding.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 140,099 miles

rear seats removed,metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2009 140,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear seats removed,metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2008 139,551 miles

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 10 Jul 2008 139,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2007 137,690 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 137,690 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YPK 52Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YPK 52Y, 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 YPK 52Y registered?

YPK 52Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 February 1983.

Is YPK 52Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPK 52Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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