MOT Status
Mileage
143,802 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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G159 SWV is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1990 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 145,945 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 G159 SWV, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G159 SWV registered?
G159 SWV is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 February 1990.
Is G159 SWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for G159 SWV shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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