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E18 AGA

1989 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,934 mi
Last recorded76,934 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Passat140,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 AGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 76,934 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 75,326 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 75,302 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,084 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,084 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,671 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,486 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 67,023 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 67,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,006 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 67,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 62,976 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 62,971 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 60,661 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 60,661 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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E18 AGA is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 140,122 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 E18 AGA, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E18 AGA registered?

E18 AGA is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 June 1989.

Is E18 AGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E18 AGA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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