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AKZ 2796

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,122 mi
Last recorded161,122 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 2796
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 161,122 miles

poor beam patterns from front headlamps

rear pads wearing low

Fail 19 May 2008 161,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

poor beam patterns from front headlamps

rear pads wearing low

Fail 22 May 2007 149,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

cut on offside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2007 149,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

cut on offside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2006 132,636 miles

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

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

rear axle bushes starting to split

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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AKZ 2796 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AKZ 2796, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKZ 2796 registered?

AKZ 2796 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AKZ 2796 safe to buy?

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