MOT Status
Mileage
216,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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BIPZ272 is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 140,122 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 BIPZ272, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BIPZ272 registered?
BIPZ272 is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 1989.
Is BIPZ272 safe to buy?
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