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FS-3348

1992 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

237,346 mi
Last recorded237,346 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Passat138,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS-3348
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 237,346 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion all over the floor

petrol tank (temp repair to strap)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 237,346 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion all over the floor

petrol tank (temp repair to strap)

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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FS-3348 is a 1992 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 138,082 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 FS-3348, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FS-3348 registered?

FS-3348 is a 1992 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 January 1992.

Is FS-3348 safe to buy?

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