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AHZ 8644

1999 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

199,397 mi
Last recorded199,397 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Passat122,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 8644
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 199,397 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 199,397 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 193,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 193,751 miles

exhaust box outer casing corroded

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 186,285 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 182,293 miles

brake pads indicator on / all brake pads ok

Fail 20 Nov 2012 182,293 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

brake pads indicator on / all brake pads ok

Pass 18 Nov 2011 175,577 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 175,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 164,199 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 164,199 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 155,151 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 145,228 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 145,228 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 136,406 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 129,156 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 129,156 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 8644 is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 8644, 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 8644 is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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