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E868 MHG

1988 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,398 mi
Last recorded144,398 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE868 MHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2010 144,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 141,115 miles

advise o/s/f anti roll bar clamp bolt

advise o/s/f tyre starting to deteriate.

advise o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate

Pass 17 Dec 2007 139,974 miles

advise both bottom wishbone bushes slight play.

advise oil leak on engine.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 137,918 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 128,993 miles

advize rear tyres on limit of 1.6mm †advize both rear w/bearings very slight play

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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E868 MHG is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests 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 E868 MHG, 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 E868 MHG registered?

E868 MHG is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 May 1988.

Is E868 MHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E868 MHG shows 5 tests 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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