MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,185 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
alternator bolts loose
n/s/r tyre side wall cracked
front plate has slight damage
has slight play in rack
o/s cv boot inner clip loose
oil leak
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E840 MYY is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc 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 E840 MYY, 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 E840 MYY registered?
E840 MYY is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 July 1988.
Is E840 MYY safe to buy?
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