MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,739 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
blue smoke from exhaust.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
advise engine worn
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
advise engine worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear number plate deteriorated.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
o/s/f seat insecure & n/s/r seat belt webbing damaged
o/s/f seat insecure & n/s/r seat belt webbing damaged
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F229 JJN is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 F229 JJN, 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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F229 JJN is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F229 JJN safe to buy?
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