MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,122 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
power steering pipes corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
power steering pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G162 PGW is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 140,122 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 G162 PGW, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G162 PGW registered?
G162 PGW is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 1989.
Is G162 PGW safe to buy?
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