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D293 MKM

1987 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,880 mi
Last recorded71,880 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Passat130,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD293 MKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 71,880 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 67,743 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,123 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front lamp damage

Pass 12 Nov 2018 62,032 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged in tread, but no ply or cords visible

Fail 12 Nov 2018 62,026 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre damaged in tread, but no ply or cords visible

Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,419 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 53,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 50,856 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 46,610 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,025 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 37,815 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,143 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,612 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 31,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2007 28,764 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 28,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 24,538 miles

foot brake slugish to release(car not used)

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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D293 MKM is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 D293 MKM, 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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D293 MKM is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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