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271D647

1999 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,643 mi
Last recorded99,643 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Passat122,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration271D647
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 99,643 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 95,559 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 95,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

2x stickers need removing from the wiped area before retest

Pass 13 Dec 2006 90,463 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 90,462 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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271D647 is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 122,675 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 271D647, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 271D647 registered?

271D647 is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is 271D647 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 271D647 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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