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A1 YFU

1997 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,968 mi
Last recorded110,968 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Passat123,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 YFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 110,968 miles

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 //

Fail 28 Dec 2016 110,968 miles

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 //

Fail 23 May 2015 106,743 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 106,743 miles

rear silencer hanger broken but exhaust still supported and secure

Pass 16 Jun 2014 105,773 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 95,125 miles

n/s cv gaitor leaking small of grease

Fail 10 Aug 2013 95,125 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 83,420 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 83,420 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,304 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,558 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 66,415 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 66,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,358 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 52,429 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,312 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 38,013 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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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.

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