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ACK 629A

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

92,755 mi
Last recorded92,755 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACK 629A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2015 92,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,546 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 83,546 miles

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 83,455 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,469 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 75,469 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,776 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 70,775 miles

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...

Pass 24 Oct 2011 63,904 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 63,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,193 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm deteriorating.

power steering hose weeping from reservoir.

repair made to n/s/r light lens cluster.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,225 miles

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.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 53,225 miles

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.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,360 miles

both front flexi brake hoses deteriorating.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 50,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front flexi brake hoses deteriorating.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 47,789 miles

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.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 47,789 miles

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.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 44,341 miles

vac hose split manifold to air intake on trunking.

Pass 17 Nov 2005 40,974 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limits

outer seals covered by plastic

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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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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