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F296 FTV

1988 Volkswagen Passat

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,666 mi
Last recorded88,666 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF296 FTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 88,666 miles

emissions hc high at tickover

general underbody condition corroded

rear axle bushes seperating

Pass 2 Jul 2009 87,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

co just under limit to passed emissions teset

engine speed slightly high

general underbody condition corroded

oil leak on engine

rear axle bushes perished

water leak on engine on plastic housing on front of engine

Pass 1 Jul 2008 84,559 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

engine missing slightly at idle

exhaust emissions slightly high

Pass 13 Jul 2007 81,543 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 81,541 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 80,800 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 79,559 miles

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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F296 FTV is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F296 FTV, 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 F296 FTV registered?

F296 FTV is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F296 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F296 FTV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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