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D290 RKY

1987 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,433 mi
Last recorded137,433 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Passat130,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD290 RKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 137,433 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 136,959 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 136,959 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 136,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 136,027 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 135,669 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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D290 RKY is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D290 RKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D290 RKY?

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What year was D290 RKY registered?

D290 RKY is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D290 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D290 RKY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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