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F42 NWC

1988 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,144 mi
Last recorded116,144 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF42 NWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2009 116,144 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s mirror glass brocken

Pass 9 Jul 2008 113,347 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 110,882 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure, sign of oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 5 Jul 2007 110,882 miles

battery insecure, sign of oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 6 Jul 2006 108,624 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 108,624 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 105,455 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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F42 NWC is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 F42 NWC, 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 F42 NWC registered?

F42 NWC is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 November 1988.

Is F42 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F42 NWC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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