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BJZ 5640

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,264 mi
Last recorded163,264 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 5640
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 163,264 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 163,262 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 156,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 151,382 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 146,502 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 141,264 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 137,058 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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BJZ 5640 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJZ 5640, 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 BJZ 5640 registered?

BJZ 5640 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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The MOT history for BJZ 5640 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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