MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,304 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of J617 KCV?
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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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