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HCU 226N

1975 Volkswagen Passat

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,944 mi
Last recorded45,944 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCU 226N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,944 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 45,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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HCU 226N is a 1975 Volkswagen Passat in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HCU 226N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HCU 226N?

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What year was HCU 226N registered?

HCU 226N is a 1975 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is HCU 226N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCU 226N 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 HCU 226N have outstanding finance?

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