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F964 MNU

1988 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,759 mi
Last recorded157,759 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF964 MNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 157,759 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 157,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre tread getting low and near the 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 1 Sep 2009 152,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 152,760 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Brake peddel sinks to floor under steady pressure

Pass 1 Sep 2008 146,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

smoke fron exhaust

Fail 26 Aug 2008 146,289 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

smoke fron exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2007 141,010 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 138,249 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 138,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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F964 MNU is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F964 MNU, 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 F964 MNU registered?

F964 MNU is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F964 MNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F964 MNU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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