MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,487 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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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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