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A2 LYF

1999 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,294 mi
Last recorded101,294 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Passat122,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 LYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 101,294 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 100,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 96,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 92,391 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 92,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 88,311 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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A2 LYF is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A2 LYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 LYF registered?

A2 LYF is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is A2 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 LYF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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