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BIG 2921

1997 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,562 mi
Last recorded156,562 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Passat123,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2921
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 156,562 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 146,915 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 146,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 139,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 132,021 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 122,393 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 122,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 113,095 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 102,171 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 102,135 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 89,427 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 89,415 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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BIG 2921 is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in White 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 BIG 2921, 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.

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What year was BIG 2921 registered?

BIG 2921 is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is BIG 2921 safe to buy?

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