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D318 GOW

1987 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,892 mi
Last recorded176,892 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Passat130,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD318 GOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 176,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 176,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 169,159 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 161,476 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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D318 GOW is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D318 GOW, 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

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What year was D318 GOW registered?

D318 GOW is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 June 1987.

Is D318 GOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D318 GOW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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