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A13 BPH

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,401 mi
Last recorded109,401 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 BPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2006 109,401 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 109,361 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

headlight switch loose

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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A13 BPH is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A13 BPH, 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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What year was A13 BPH registered?

A13 BPH is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is A13 BPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 BPH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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