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T450 CMA

1989 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,332 mi
Last recorded199,332 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Passat140,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT450 CMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 199,332 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 182,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 455,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 May 2007 455,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 25 May 2006 147,634 miles

no plate backing peeling †brake fluid betweeen min/max †n/s rear shock wet †both front anti roll bar drop links starting to seperate †

Fail 17 May 2005

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

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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T450 CMA is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T450 CMA, 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 T450 CMA registered?

T450 CMA is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 June 1989.

Is T450 CMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T450 CMA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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