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F160 PRD

1989 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,237 mi
Last recorded176,237 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Passat140,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF160 PRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2018 176,237 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill within 30 cm off suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill with 30 cm off suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill outside 30 cm rule (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 175,014 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 170,308 miles

brake discs corroded in poor condition.

brake hoses deteriated

brake pipes corroded.

corrosion to underside inner sills floor pans,and chassis

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

unable to check outer sills covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 170,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs corroded in poor condition.

brake hoses deteriated

brake pipes corroded.

corrosion to underside inner sills floor pans,and chassis

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

unable to check outer sills covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 167,332 miles

brake discs corroded.

brake pipes corroded.

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust mountings in poor condition.

general underside corrosion.

offside steering rack gaiter badly twisted.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 167,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake discs corroded.

brake pipes corroded.

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust mountings in poor condition.

general underside corrosion.

offside steering rack gaiter badly twisted.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 165,978 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

POWER STEERING FLUID BOTTLE INSECURE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING/SPLIT

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

WIPERS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Fail 13 Jan 2014 165,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

POWER STEERING FLUID BOTTLE INSECURE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING/SPLIT

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

WIPERS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Pass 18 Jan 2013 160,696 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion to all suspension components

corrosion to offside sill and floor,

fuel tank straps corroded

rear calipers damp brake fluid. no leaks under pressure

rear seats down unable to check belts

sill covers fitted unable to check for corrosion

wear in suspension joints ,front.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 160,696 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion to all suspension components

corrosion to offside sill and floor,

fuel tank straps corroded

rear seats down unable to check belts

sill covers fitted unable to check for corrosion

wear in suspension joints ,front.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 155,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

this vehicle has had extensive welding repairs but is not considered unsafe

Pass 31 Jan 2012 155,021 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

this vehicle has had extensive welding repairs but is not considered unsafe

Fail 23 Jan 2012 155,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 150,360 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 150,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 143,661 miles

GENERAL CHASSIS/BODY CORROSION

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 143,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

GENERAL CHASSIS/BODY CORROSION

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S DRIVE SHAFT BALANCE WEIGHT ADRIT

Pass 28 Jan 2009 136,827 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 136,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exahaust heat shield insecure....

Pass 3 Jan 2008 123,626 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 123,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 117,870 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 110,374 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 110,369 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F160 PRD is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 F160 PRD, 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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F160 PRD is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 February 1989.

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