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940X433

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,050 mi
Last recorded123,050 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration940X433
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 123,050 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil Leak From engine

Fail 26 May 2017 123,050 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leak From engine

Pass 26 May 2016 115,266 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 107,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 28 May 2015 107,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,379 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 94,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front wiper blades perishing

rear brake discs slightly corroded inner face

Pass 16 Feb 2012 87,003 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2010 78,909 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2010 73,029 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,595 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,979 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 56,979 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 51,424 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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940X433 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 940X433, 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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940X433 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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