MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,980 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Center outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passenger sun visor insecure
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside front tyre worn on inside edge
both front tyres worn on inner edges recomend moving to rear and front wheel alignment check/adjust
metal brake pipe to offside rear wheel cylinder corrodid near to legal limit /all flexi brake hoses ageing recomend renewal
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
metal brake pipe to offside rear wheel cylinder corrodid near to legal limit /all flexi brake hoses ageing recomend renewal
alternator belt cutting through timing belt cover
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
middle exhaust rusty
timing belt cover rubbing on alternator belt
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
metal brake pipe to offside rear wheel cylinder becoming rusty
middle and rear exhaust blowing slightly
nearside rear tyre nearing legal limit
offside door handle stiff
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside front tyre worn to legal limit recomend emmmediate renewal - roof linning dropping towards drivers view law - some play at offside front top suspension beazaring
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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E163 GVJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 E163 GVJ, 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 E163 GVJ registered?
E163 GVJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 May 1988.
Is E163 GVJ safe to buy?
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