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V228 EUX

1989 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,504 mi
Last recorded163,504 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Passat140,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 EUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 163,504 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 154,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 154,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 143,656 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 143,656 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 131,582 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 122,788 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 122,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 115,385 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 107,136 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 107,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 97,117 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 97,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 83,761 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 83,761 miles

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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V228 EUX is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V228 EUX, 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 V228 EUX registered?

V228 EUX is a 1989 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is V228 EUX safe to buy?

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