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273X744

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,017 mi
Last recorded86,017 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration273X744
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2009 86,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2009 86,017 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2008 78,992 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 78,799 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 74,575 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 69,229 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 69,119 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 66,688 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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273X744 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 125,133 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 273X744, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 273X744 registered?

273X744 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is 273X744 safe to buy?

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