MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,382 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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?
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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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