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CLZ 7129

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,545 mi
Last recorded137,545 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 7129
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 137,545 miles

Nsf lower ball joint slightly worn.

Osf and nsf brake pipes corroded.

Outer and inner rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear axle corroded.

Rear brakes slightly sticking on.

Rear inner brake flexi hoses corroded.

Temp fuel cap fitted.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 137,545 miles

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

Nsf lower ball joint slightly worn.

Osf and nsf brake pipes corroded.

Outer and inner rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear axle corroded.

Rear brakes slightly sticking on.

Rear inner brake flexi hoses corroded.

Temp fuel cap fitted.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 129,009 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 118,634 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 118,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 107,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2009 107,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 95,349 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 95,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 82,735 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 82,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate brocken

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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CLZ 7129 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CLZ 7129, 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.

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What year was CLZ 7129 registered?

CLZ 7129 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is CLZ 7129 safe to buy?

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