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F721 USX

1988 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,742 mi
Last recorded158,742 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2006
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF721 USX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2006 158,742 miles

gas struts not supporting the tail door

general corrosion present on vehicle bodywork

nearside headlamp glass cracked and offside glass chipped

offside rear seat belt has been removed

oil leak

slight brake bind at both front wheels

slight damage on nearside rear wheel arch

slight wear on both rear shock absorber piston rods

Fail 3 Feb 2006 158,742 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gas struts not supporting the tail door

general corrosion present on vehicle bodywork

nearside headlamp glass cracked and offside glass chipped †

offside rear seat belt has been removed

oil leak

slight brake bind at both front wheels

slight damage on nearside rear wheel arch

slight wear on both rear shock absorber piston rods †

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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F721 USX is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F721 USX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F721 USX registered?

F721 USX is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 November 1988.

Is F721 USX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F721 USX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F721 USX have outstanding finance?

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