MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,755 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm/ 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm /2.mm (4.1.E.1)
major oil leak
rear shock absorber dust covers insercure
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r tyre getting low also has a nail in the tyre.....
o/s/r tyre getting low...
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Oil leak
o/s/f anti roll bar link arm deteriorating.
power steering hose weeping from reservoir.
repair made to n/s/r light lens cluster.
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front flexi brake hoses perishing.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front flexi brake hoses perishing.
both front flexi brake hoses deteriorating.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
both front flexi brake hoses deteriorating.
both front tyres worn on edges and close to limit in center of tread.
repair made to n/s/r lens unit,would advise new unit.
slight play in o/s/f lower arm ball joint.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres worn on edges and close to limit in center of tread.
slight play in o/s/f lower arm ball joint.
vac hose split manifold to air intake on trunking.
both rear tyres close to legal limits
outer seals covered by plastic
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ACK 629A is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
Across all 1998 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 125,133 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 ACK 629A, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ACK 629A is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 December 1998.
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