MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all other tyres wearing on edges,coil springs corroded,brake pipes corroding,brake hoses wearing
hand brake efficiency just meets requiement
wear in steering rack † †brake hose ferrules corodeing † †suspention components corrodeing
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded
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J60 RML is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J60 RML, 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 J60 RML registered?
J60 RML is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 April 1996.
Is J60 RML safe to buy?
The MOT history for J60 RML shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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