MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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E270 MDG is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E270 MDG, 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 E270 MDG registered?
E270 MDG is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 April 1988.
Is E270 MDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for E270 MDG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E270 MDG have outstanding finance?
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