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E203 XKE

1988 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,363 mi
Last recorded116,363 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE203 XKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 116,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes and outer bushes slight play. (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S. (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 116,363 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes and outer bushes slight play. (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S. (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 116,385 miles

Minor leak from rear section of exhaust.

Rear seat belts not checked.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 113,492 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 107,667 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 105,127 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 97,338 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 103,472 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

possable handbrake cable snapped

Pass 15 Jan 2007 101,719 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 101,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 100,216 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 100,216 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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E203 XKE is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E203 XKE, 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 E203 XKE registered?

E203 XKE is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E203 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E203 XKE shows 12 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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