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1982 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Petrol · BLC 838Y

BLC 838Y

1982 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1982. Recorded mileage 86,168 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
1982 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/10/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
86,168 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/10/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1982
Engine
1900cc

BLC 838Y Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2022
  • 86,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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BLC 838Y Mileage History

  1. 29/09/202184,394 mi
  2. 04/10/202184,420 mi+26 mi
  3. 01/11/202286,167 mi+1,747 mi
  4. 01/11/202286,168 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 1,627 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

BLC 838Y MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Volkswagen Passat (BLC 838Y) between September 2021 and November 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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