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A14 JKF

1997 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,626 mi
Last recorded183,626 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Passat123,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 JKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 183,626 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 179,473 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f front ball joint cover split

Pass 6 May 2009 175,543 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 175,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 171,923 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 166,177 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 160,969 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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A14 JKF is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 123,881 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 A14 JKF, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A14 JKF registered?

A14 JKF is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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The MOT history for A14 JKF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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