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D143 CBD

1987 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,953 mi
Last recorded154,953 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2005
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Passat130,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD143 CBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2005 154,953 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four inner and outer tyre walls perished

battery insecure

both front brake backing plates corroded

front and rear flexi brake ferrules corroded

front suspention subframe corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f top suspention mounting has slight play recomend further investigation

o/s headlamp aim on lower limit

o/s/f chassis weilded brepair heaverly undersealed unable to fully inspect

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r flexi brake mounting clip has slight play recom end further investigation

o/s/r weilded repair heaverly undersealed

oil leak

rear suspention subframe corroded

servo corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2005 154,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyre walls perished

both front brake backing plates corroded

both rear flexi brake ferrules corroded

botjh fuel tank straps corroded

front and rear suspention subframe corroded

o/s head lamp aim on lower limit n/s on upper

oil leak

servo corroded

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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D143 CBD is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D143 CBD, 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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D143 CBD is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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