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CL77 DIK

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

264,602 mi
Last recorded264,602 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL77 DIK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 264,602 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear all four (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2017 264,602 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear all four (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CL77 DIK is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 CL77 DIK, 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 CL77 DIK registered?

CL77 DIK is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is CL77 DIK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL77 DIK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CL77 DIK have outstanding finance?

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