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F188 PYF

1988 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,100 mi
Last recorded124,100 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2006
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF188 PYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2006 124,100 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f outer door handle damaged, but door can still be opened

power steering squeaks on full lock

rear exhaust corroded

small stonechip in n/s/f headlight lens

Pass 5 Jan 2006 124,100 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f outer door handle damaged, but door can still be opened

power steering squeaks on full lock

rear exhaust corroded

small stonechip in n/s/f headlight lens

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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F188 PYF is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F188 PYF, 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 F188 PYF registered?

F188 PYF is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 November 1988.

Is F188 PYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F188 PYF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F188 PYF have outstanding finance?

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