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F514 ELG

1988 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,382 mi
Last recorded150,382 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF514 ELG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 150,382 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s and n/s rear doors do not open from outside of vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2007 150,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s and n/s rear doors do not open from outside of vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2006 143,543 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 143,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F514 ELG is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F514 ELG, 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 F514 ELG registered?

F514 ELG is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F514 ELG safe to buy?

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