MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
nail in tyre
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D43 DLN is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 D43 DLN, 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 D43 DLN registered?
D43 DLN is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 May 1987.
Is D43 DLN safe to buy?
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