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A2 LMJ

1988 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,203 mi
Last recorded123,203 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Passat133,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 LMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2006 123,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

damige to nearside front door

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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A2 LMJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 133,292 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 A2 LMJ, 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 38 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 A2 LMJ registered?

A2 LMJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is A2 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 LMJ shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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