MOT Status
Mileage
225,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
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BT5474BH is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 BT5474BH, 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.
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What year was BT5474BH registered?
BT5474BH is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 July 1999.
Is BT5474BH safe to buy?
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