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AKZ 9096

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,063 mi
Last recorded132,063 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 9096
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 132,063 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 131,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 126,676 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 126,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 111,728 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 111,728 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 95,385 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 87,848 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 82,228 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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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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AKZ 9096 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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