MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,278 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
Slight oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside outer door handle poor condition
washers partialy blocked
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F518 HWL is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F518 HWL, 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 F518 HWL registered?
F518 HWL is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 November 1988.
Is F518 HWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F518 HWL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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