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K831 CVV

1996 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,952 mi
Last recorded145,952 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Passat125,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK831 CVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 145,952 miles

exhaust heatshield (cat) and centre exhaust baffles rattling

front and rear number plates slightly deteriated

front brake hoses perished

front pads wearing low and front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front cv boot slightly deteriated

slight front brake judder

slight interaction on nearside rear light

Fail 23 Mar 2010 145,951 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heatshield (cat) and centre exhaust baffles rattling

front and rear number plates slightly deteriated

front brake hoses perished

front pads wearing low and front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front cv boot slightly deteriated

slight front brake judder

slight interaction on nearside rear light

Pass 22 Apr 2009 139,334 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 126,520 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 126,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 116,268 miles

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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K831 CVV is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K831 CVV, 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 K831 CVV registered?

K831 CVV is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is K831 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K831 CVV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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