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D291 CBC

1987 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,804 mi
Last recorded89,804 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Passat130,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD291 CBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 89,804 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 86,553 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 86,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 85,859 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 85,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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D291 CBC is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D291 CBC, 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 D291 CBC registered?

D291 CBC is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 May 1987.

Is D291 CBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D291 CBC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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