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CLZ 8663

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

229,950 mi
Last recorded229,950 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 8663
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 229,950 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Feb 2016 229,947 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2015 218,027 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 204,890 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 191,777 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 181,235 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 181,233 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 172,413 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side front, upper front arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2010 161,443 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 161,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 150,672 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 141,547 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 132,855 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 121,336 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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CLZ 8663 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,898cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CLZ 8663, 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 8663 registered?

CLZ 8663 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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