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J617 KCV

1996 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,304 mi
Last recorded152,304 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Passat125,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ617 KCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2006 152,304 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 152,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J617 KCV is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J617 KCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J617 KCV registered?

J617 KCV is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is J617 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J617 KCV 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.

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