MOT Status
Mileage
292,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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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.
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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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