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D123 UGP

1987 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1577cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

276,967 mi
Last recorded276,967 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Passat130,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD123 UGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,577cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 276,967 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2011 276,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 274,426 miles

Oil leak

oil level low

Fail 19 Mar 2010 274,426 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

oil level low

Pass 30 Mar 2009 268,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside rear lamp unit damaged

rear boot door doesn't stay up by itself

Fail 30 Mar 2009 268,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside rear lamp unit damaged

rear boot door doesn't stay up by itself

Pass 29 Mar 2008 260,528 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 260,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 252,137 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

boot holder shock absorbers weak

Pass 31 Mar 2006 245,307 miles

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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D123 UGP is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,577cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 130,836 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 D123 UGP, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D123 UGP registered?

D123 UGP is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D123 UGP safe to buy?

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