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G167 YJF

1990 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,340 mi
Last recorded147,340 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Passat145,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG167 YJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2006 147,340 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 144,594 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 144,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G167 YJF is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G167 YJF, 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 G167 YJF registered?

G167 YJF is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 March 1990.

Is G167 YJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G167 YJF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G167 YJF have outstanding finance?

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