MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
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F453 BRH is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 F453 BRH, 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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How do I check the history of F453 BRH?
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What year was F453 BRH registered?
F453 BRH is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 August 1988.
Is F453 BRH safe to buy?
The MOT history for F453 BRH 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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