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A10 XCJ

1999 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,310 mi
Last recorded128,310 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Passat122,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 XCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 128,310 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 123,168 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 123,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 116,334 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 108,248 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 108,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 100,323 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak, exhaust deteriorated, o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 May 2012 100,200 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak, exhaust deteriorated, o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 May 2011 91,949 miles

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

number plates have honet comb back ground but car registered in 1999

Fail 6 May 2011 91,738 miles

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

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

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

number plates have honet comb back ground but car registered in 1999

Pass 26 May 2010 83,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 83,727 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 76,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 76,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 67,225 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,225 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,752 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 49,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 49,860 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 44,787 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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A10 XCJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A10 XCJ, 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 A10 XCJ registered?

A10 XCJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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