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E156 ACC

1988 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,701 mi
Last recorded150,701 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE156 ACC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 150,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 135,626 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 135,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 132,825 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 132,825 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 129,927 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 129,927 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 127,084 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 124,118 miles

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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E156 ACC is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 133,292 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 E156 ACC, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E156 ACC registered?

E156 ACC is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E156 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E156 ACC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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