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D12 AKS

1997 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,366 mi
Last recorded101,366 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2005
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Passat123,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 AKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2005 101,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2005 101,366 miles

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

oil leak

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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D12 AKS is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 123,881 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 D12 AKS, 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 29 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 D12 AKS registered?

D12 AKS is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is D12 AKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 AKS 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 D12 AKS have outstanding finance?

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