MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,395 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre on 2mm of tread
offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A18 LPC is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 A18 LPC, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A18 LPC?
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What year was A18 LPC registered?
A18 LPC is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is A18 LPC safe to buy?
The MOT history for A18 LPC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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