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AHZ 6856

1999 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

275,893 mi
Last recorded275,893 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Passat122,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 6856
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 275,893 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 275,875 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 266,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 266,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 257,466 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 257,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 247,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 236,877 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

ERRATIC IDLING

HAZARD LIGHTS SWITCH STICKING

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

JUST ACCEPTABLE PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 24 Jul 2012 227,296 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 226,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 226,543 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

emmisions aborted due to engine over revving on its own at full throttle

Fail 7 Jul 2011 214,207 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 214,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 192,941 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 192,602 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise nearside and offside rear remould tyres are split where they have been bonded and perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2009 181,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 170,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 160,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 160,098 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 146,828 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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AHZ 6856 is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AHZ 6856, 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.

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AHZ 6856 is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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