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AIG 3187

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,092 mi
Last recorded134,092 miles
Recorded on11 May 2006
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 3187
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 May 2006 134,092 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wipers slightly worn

nearside outer driveshaft gaitre has a tiny pin hole

nearside rear tyre punctured in un/rpairable position

offside and nearside front suspension drop/links slightly worn

Pass 11 May 2006 134,092 miles

front wipers slightly worn

nearside outer driveshaft gaitre has a tiny pin hole

nearside rear tyre punctured in un/rpairable position

offside and nearside front suspension drop/links slightly worn

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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AIG 3187 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AIG 3187, 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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What year was AIG 3187 registered?

AIG 3187 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AIG 3187 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AIG 3187 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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