MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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DPF 990T is a 1979 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 72,346 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 DPF 990T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DPF 990T registered?
DPF 990T is a 1979 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 July 1979.
Is DPF 990T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DPF 990T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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