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E991 KLR

1988 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

179,418 mi
Last recorded179,418 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE991 KLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 179,418 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 179,405 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 179,390 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 179,330 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 May 2019 179,303 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 May 2018 179,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 179,150 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 179,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 179,102 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 119,084 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rack

Pass 16 May 2014 179,031 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 12 May 2014 179,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 25 Apr 2013 178,944 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 178,820 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 178,797 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f wing rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2010 178,634 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 May 2009 178,193 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 1 May 2008 177,573 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 172,506 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 161,848 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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E991 KLR is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E991 KLR, 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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E991 KLR is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 May 1988.

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