MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,173 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
bearing noise n/s rear
drive belts deteriorated
o/s drive shaft rubber balance worn
rear axle support mounts deteriorating
rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroding
tight action o/s front brake
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
bearing noise n/s rear
drive belts deteriorated
o/s drive shaft rubber balance worn
rear axle support mounts deteriorating
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroding
tight action o/s front brake
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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F653 DTU is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Green 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 F653 DTU, 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 F653 DTU registered?
F653 DTU is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F653 DTU safe to buy?
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