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G195 ONW

1996 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,448 mi
Last recorded156,448 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Passat125,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG195 ONW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 156,448 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door mirror cracked

offside front light trim missing

slight play both inner rack joints (offside the worst

Pass 14 May 2009 139,732 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 123,522 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 123,478 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres

both rear main rubber bushes starting to fail

Pass 21 May 2007 109,046 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 90,377 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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G195 ONW is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 125,097 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 G195 ONW, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G195 ONW registered?

G195 ONW is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is G195 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G195 ONW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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