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F196 UAF

1988 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,487 mi
Last recorded129,487 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF196 UAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 129,487 miles

Corrosin to front suspension legs & arms, rear axle & suspensions

Fraying to n/s/f seatbelt

Long handbrake travel

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

Scoring & pitting to front brake discs

Slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 7 Jan 2010 129,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosin to front suspension legs & arms, rear axle & suspensions

Fraying to n/s/f seatbelt

Long handbrake travel

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

Scoring & pitting to front brake discs

Slight bind o/s/f brake

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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F196 UAF is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 F196 UAF, 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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What year was F196 UAF registered?

F196 UAF is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F196 UAF safe to buy?

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