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A10 VWP

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

205,005 mi
Last recorded205,005 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 VWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 205,005 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 185,050 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 163,569 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 163,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 149,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 148,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 135,743 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 124,937 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 124,921 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 107,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 107,733 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 93,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 93,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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A10 VWP is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,900cc 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 A10 VWP, 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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A10 VWP is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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