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A527 DRM

1997 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,479 mi
Last recorded70,479 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Passat123,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA527 DRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,479 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 70,479 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,985 miles

both driveshafts corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,976 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front driveshafts slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside and offside drive shafts corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2009 44,719 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside and offside drive shafts corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,732 miles

both driveshafts have signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2007 34,800 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft slightly corroded (2.4.G.6a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Drive shaft slightly corroded (2.4.G.6a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,800 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft slightly corroded (2.4.G.6a)

Offside Front Drive shaft slightly corroded (2.4.G.6a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,702 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 31,702 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A527 DRM is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A527 DRM, 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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A527 DRM is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is A527 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A527 DRM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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