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98C358

1999 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

159,859 mi
Last recorded159,859 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Passat122,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98C358
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2009 159,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower engine mount excesive play

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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98C358 is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 98C358, 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 98C358 registered?

98C358 is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is 98C358 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98C358 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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