MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,968 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
corrosion on front sub frame
rear exhaust bracket corroded away // exhaust still secure //
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush forward arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both front and rear plates (6.3.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
corrosion on front sub frame
rear exhaust bracket corroded away // exhaust still secure //
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear silencer hanger broken but exhaust still supported and secure
rear silencer hanger broken but exhaust still supported and secure
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s front track rod end dust cover slight damage
o/s front top forward suspension arm ball joint showing slight movement
n/s cv gaitor leaking small of grease
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s cv gaitor leaking small of grease
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A1 YFU is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 A1 YFU, 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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A1 YFU is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 August 1997.
Is A1 YFU safe to buy?
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