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160D715

1995 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

207,552 mi
Last recorded207,552 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Passat129,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D715
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2006 207,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 197,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 197,177 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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160D715 is a 1995 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 129,358 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 160D715, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 160D715 registered?

160D715 is a 1995 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 February 1995.

Is 160D715 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160D715 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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