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D484 JHM

1987 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,412 mi
Last recorded53,412 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Passat130,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD484 JHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 53,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2026 53,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 52,957 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 52,957 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 52,499 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 52,458 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 52,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 52,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 52,351 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,275 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 52,240 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 52,224 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 52,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 52,178 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 52,178 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 52,102 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 52,067 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 52,016 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 52,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 May 2010 51,827 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,727 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front windscreen wiper worn

Pass 22 May 2008 51,225 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 49,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 48,492 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 48,492 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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D484 JHM is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 D484 JHM, 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 D484 JHM registered?

D484 JHM is a 1987 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 June 1987.

Is D484 JHM safe to buy?

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