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E336 GRD

1988 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,763 mi
Last recorded66,763 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2005
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE336 GRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2005 66,763 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE BALD AND WEARING OUT OF SHAPE

front brake discs worn

nearside front cv boot perished

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

nearside rear outersill corroded

offside front top strut mount worn

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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E336 GRD is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E336 GRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E336 GRD registered?

E336 GRD is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E336 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E336 GRD shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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