MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,790 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)
front suspension drop-link bushes perished
front suspension lower arms inner bushes perished and worn
fuel pipes corroding at rear of car
power steering pump and hoses damp
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn
rear exhaust mounting rubbers worn and beginning to split
rear of exhaust system corroded
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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D338 EAC is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D338 EAC, 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 D338 EAC registered?
D338 EAC is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 March 1987.
Is D338 EAC safe to buy?
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