MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,063 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both headlamps in poor condition
both rear discs red in colour showing signs of binding
child seat fitted to offside rear
during fast idle emissions test temp gauge dropped to zero
nearside front indicator slightly discoloured and lens full of water
offside front seatbelt slightly fluffed/frayed
offside rear light lens damaged and repaired with tape(slightly faded)
only just passed full cat test
quite bad oil leak
rear pads wearing low
slight damage on inner sidewall of offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both headlamps in poor condition
both rear discs red in colour showing signs of binding
child seat fitted to offside rear
during fast idle emissions test temp gauge dropped to zero
nearside front indicator slightly discoloured and lens full of water
offside front seatbelt slightly fluffed/frayed
offside rear light lens damaged and repaired with tape(slightly faded)
only just passed full cat test
quite bad oil leak
rear pads wearing low
slight damage on inner sidewall of offside front tyre
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
engine noisey
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AKZ 9096 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 9096, 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 AKZ 9096 registered?
AKZ 9096 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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