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D349 HYO

1987 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,499 mi
Last recorded97,499 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Passat130,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD349 HYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,499 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 97,490 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal including all brake and fuel pipes/hoses etc

Pass 8 Apr 2009 96,994 miles

both front wings rusty

both rear arches rusty

slight blow exhaust

slight play strut tops

Fail 8 Apr 2009 96,994 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

both front wings rusty

both rear arches rusty

slight blow exhaust

slight play strut tops

Pass 12 Apr 2008 95,828 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 93,786 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

nearside front indicator lens insecure

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2006 91,865 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r shock absorber damp

oil leaks

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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D349 HYO is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D349 HYO, 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 D349 HYO?

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What year was D349 HYO registered?

D349 HYO is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 May 1987.

Is D349 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D349 HYO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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