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BCZ 6789

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,500 mi
Last recorded159,500 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 6789
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 159,500 miles

Condition of all brake discs

Front and rear nunber plates 7 not standard

Fail 11 Nov 2013 159,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Condition of all brake discs

Front and rear nunber plates 7 not standard

Unable to check all O/S/F suspension joint due failed items excessive play

Pass 9 Nov 2012 152,583 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BCZ 6789 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BCZ 6789, 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 BCZ 6789 registered?

BCZ 6789 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 July 1998.

Is BCZ 6789 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCZ 6789 shows 3 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.

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