MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,986 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch
nearside tailgate lock not working(2 locks on tail gate)
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D268 GRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 D268 GRU, 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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How do I check the history of D268 GRU?
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What year was D268 GRU registered?
D268 GRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 January 1987.
Is D268 GRU safe to buy?
The MOT history for D268 GRU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D268 GRU have outstanding finance?
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