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D407 LUB

1987 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,938 mi
Last recorded180,938 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Passat130,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD407 LUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 180,938 miles

Front and rear showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers door showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 179,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lense damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front strut top mountings worn

Pass 5 Mar 2019 178,616 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 178,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 178,563 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 177,642 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 177,642 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 175,900 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 175,611 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 175,611 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 174,638 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 173,519 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 172,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2012 171,448 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 170,237 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 170,237 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 168,956 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 167,755 miles

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

outer sills body filler

Fail 20 Jan 2009 167,753 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

outer sills body filler

Pass 5 Jan 2008 166,599 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 166,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 164,370 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 164,356 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 161,920 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 161,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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D407 LUB is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D407 LUB, 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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D407 LUB is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 February 1987.

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