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F141 RAR

1989 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,641 mi
Last recorded162,641 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Passat140,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 RAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 162,641 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 162,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 155,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 155,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 151,801 miles

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

near-side rear flexible brake hose, ferrule corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2006 148,611 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted near-side front - belt not tested

off-side rear brake bind?

Pass 31 Aug 2005 146,974 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 146,974 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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F141 RAR is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F141 RAR, 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 F141 RAR registered?

F141 RAR is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is F141 RAR safe to buy?

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