MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HCZ 2603 is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 HCZ 2603, 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
How do I check the history of HCZ 2603?
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What year was HCZ 2603 registered?
HCZ 2603 is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is HCZ 2603 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HCZ 2603 shows 4 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 HCZ 2603 have outstanding finance?
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