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F116 LJO

1989 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,206 mi
Last recorded146,206 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Passat140,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF116 LJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 146,206 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 146,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside wiper split

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Jul 2006 141,465 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 141,465 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers becoming soft!! †

both rear shock absorbers damp!! †

exhaust rear section becoming rusty!! †

slight interference both rear lamp clusters!! †

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing!! †

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing!! †

suspect coolant leak!! †

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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F116 LJO is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 140,122 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 F116 LJO, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F116 LJO registered?

F116 LJO is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 March 1989.

Is F116 LJO safe to buy?

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