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D407 NKL

1987 Volkswagen Passat

Beige Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

153,573 mi
Last recorded153,573 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Passat130,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD407 NKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2008 153,573 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 149,028 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 149,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 144,043 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 144,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 NKL is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 NKL, 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 D407 NKL?

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What year was D407 NKL registered?

D407 NKL is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 February 1987.

Is D407 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D407 NKL shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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