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FZA4H15

1997 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

292,077 mi
Last recorded292,077 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Passat123,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFZA4H15
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2012 292,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust started to deteriorate

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Front outer drive shaft gators deterioated

Nearside front lower rear arm mounting weak

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside headlamp pattern deteriorated

Rear brake discs excessively deterioated

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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FZA4H15 is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 FZA4H15, 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 FZA4H15 registered?

FZA4H15 is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 July 1997.

Is FZA4H15 safe to buy?

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