MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Imbalance on front brakes
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pedal rubber wearing
Crack in front number plate
Both door mirrors cracked
Corrosion on rear silencer
Rear doors do not open from outside
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Both front door mirrors cracked
Brake pedal rubber wearing
Crack in front number plate
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Left rear door will not open from outside
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Right rear brake not as effective
Rihthand track rod end noisey
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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KAZ 6588 is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 KAZ 6588, 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 KAZ 6588 registered?
KAZ 6588 is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is KAZ 6588 safe to buy?
The MOT history for KAZ 6588 shows 4 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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