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A17 TUF

1999 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,427 mi
Last recorded176,427 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Passat122,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 176,427 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 169,157 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 159,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate starting to crack

Fail 21 Apr 2010 159,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nearside front lens missing

advise offside front brake pipes kinked

Fail 16 Apr 2010 159,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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)

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

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

front no.plate cracked

front wiperblades worn

nearside front indicator lens broken

Pass 16 Apr 2009 147,721 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 132,294 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 119,353 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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2006 109,050 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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A17 TUF is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A17 TUF, 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 A17 TUF registered?

A17 TUF is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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