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B4 GOW

1999 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,180 mi
Last recorded101,180 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Passat122,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 GOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 101,180 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 90,805 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 90,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 78,962 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 78,962 miles

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

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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B4 GOW is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 122,675 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 B4 GOW, 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 27 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 B4 GOW registered?

B4 GOW is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is B4 GOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 GOW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B4 GOW have outstanding finance?

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