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KAZ 6588

1996 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,842 mi
Last recorded208,842 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Passat125,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAZ 6588
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2007 208,842 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 208,842 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 199,718 miles

Crack in front number plate

Both door mirrors cracked

Corrosion on rear silencer

Rear doors do not open from outside

Fail 12 Jul 2006 199,478 miles

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)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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