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F598 MGR

1988 Volkswagen Passat

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,558 mi
Last recorded130,558 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF598 MGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2007 130,558 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 119,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake flexi hose metal unions coroded

fuel tank straps coroded

indicator stalk faulty

off side rear wheel cylinder union coroded

Fail 6 Oct 2006 119,024 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake flexi hose metal unions coroded

fuel tank straps coroded

indicator stalk faulty

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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F598 MGR is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F598 MGR, 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 F598 MGR registered?

F598 MGR is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F598 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F598 MGR shows 3 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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