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ACZ 3866

1999 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,625 mi
Last recorded148,625 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Passat122,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 3866
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 148,625 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 148,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 125,740 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 125,740 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 109,710 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 109,710 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 97,661 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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ACZ 3866 is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 ACZ 3866, 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

How do I check the history of ACZ 3866?

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What year was ACZ 3866 registered?

ACZ 3866 is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is ACZ 3866 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 3866 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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