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E473 ERB

1988 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,602 mi
Last recorded223,602 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE473 ERB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2006 223,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 213,762 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 213,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/f outer sill corroded

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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E473 ERB is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E473 ERB, 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

How do I check the history of E473 ERB?

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What year was E473 ERB registered?

E473 ERB is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E473 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E473 ERB shows 3 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.

Does E473 ERB have outstanding finance?

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