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K153 BEW

1993 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,100 mi
Last recorded169,100 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Passat139,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK153 BEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 169,100 miles

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 169,100 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 154,721 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 147,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2007 147,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 136,750 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 136,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 129,680 miles

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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K153 BEW is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 139,186 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 K153 BEW, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K153 BEW registered?

K153 BEW is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K153 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K153 BEW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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