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F236 DBO

1989 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,841 mi
Last recorded144,841 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2005
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Passat140,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF236 DBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2005 144,841 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 144,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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F236 DBO is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F236 DBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F236 DBO registered?

F236 DBO is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F236 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F236 DBO 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.

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