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D200 BCF

1987 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,300 mi
Last recorded120,300 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Passat130,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD200 BCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 120,300 miles

General underbody corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear

Fail 24 Nov 2010 120,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine running rough on idle and strong smell of petrol

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

General underbody corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to check rear seat belts due to seats folded down and load area loaded up

Pass 19 Jun 2009 109,926 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 105,216 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 102,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 100,348 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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D200 BCF is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D200 BCF, 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 D200 BCF registered?

D200 BCF is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D200 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D200 BCF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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