MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
airbag lamp on
all brake discs lipped and pitted
bonnet pull broken
varoius oil leaks
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
airbag lamp on
all brake discs lipped and pitted
bonnet pull broken
varoius oil leaks
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B19 PCN is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 123,881 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 B19 PCN, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of B19 PCN?
You can check the full history of B19 PCN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was B19 PCN registered?
B19 PCN is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is B19 PCN safe to buy?
The MOT history for B19 PCN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B19 PCN have outstanding finance?
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