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E816 UOB

1988 Volkswagen Passat

Beige Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,593 mi
Last recorded68,593 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE816 UOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 68,593 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 68,550 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2008 59,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,151 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 56,384 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 56,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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E816 UOB is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E816 UOB, 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 E816 UOB registered?

E816 UOB is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E816 UOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E816 UOB shows 6 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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