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G200 AEJ

1989 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,740 mi
Last recorded176,740 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Passat140,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG200 AEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 176,740 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

as per vt32 issued 17.25 06/08/2007

Fail 6 Aug 2007 176,222 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake pads low

Rust on metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2006 169,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 165,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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G200 AEJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G200 AEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G200 AEJ registered?

G200 AEJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 August 1989.

Is G200 AEJ safe to buy?

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