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50 HJH

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,352 mi
Last recorded160,352 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 HJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 160,352 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 154,298 miles

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

Offside rear tyre (outerwall) has a slight cut, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2011 154,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre (outerwall) has a slight cut, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 143,849 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

a/c drive belt missing

Fail 19 Jan 2010 143,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

a/c drive belt missing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 131,609 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2009 131,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 121,110 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 121,110 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 116,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 106,013 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 106,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 99,940 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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50 HJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 50 HJH, 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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50 HJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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