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MIL 8821

1993 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,781 mi
Last recorded191,781 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Passat139,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 8821
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2007 191,781 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 191,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 191,396 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 187,699 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 187,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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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MIL 8821 is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 139,186 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 MIL 8821, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MIL 8821?

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What year was MIL 8821 registered?

MIL 8821 is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is MIL 8821 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 8821 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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