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D183 BGX

1987 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,535 mi
Last recorded161,535 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Passat130,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD183 BGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,921cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 161,535 miles

Offside Front lower section of wing is corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 161,462 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 161,361 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 161,300 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 161,136 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 160,686 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 160,676 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 160,113 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 160,104 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 159,409 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 159,409 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2007 158,555 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 157,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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D183 BGX is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,921cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D183 BGX, 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 D183 BGX registered?

D183 BGX is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D183 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D183 BGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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