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IKZ 6497

1997 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

141,968 mi
Last recorded141,968 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Passat123,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIKZ 6497
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 141,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 141,937 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 128,639 miles

advise new tyre on n/s/f is a rotaional tyre where as the o/s/f is a standard tyre.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 128,120 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 114,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 114,872 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 114,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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IKZ 6497 is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 IKZ 6497, 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 IKZ 6497 registered?

IKZ 6497 is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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The MOT history for IKZ 6497 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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