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L117 FKN

1994 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,349 mi
Last recorded89,349 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Passat132,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 FKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 89,349 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 86,215 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 80,857 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

note damage to o/s front door

Fail 23 Oct 2007 80,857 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

note damage to o/s front door

Pass 31 Aug 2006 76,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 68,434 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 68,434 miles

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

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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L117 FKN is a 1994 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 132,443 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 L117 FKN, 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 32 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 L117 FKN registered?

L117 FKN is a 1994 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L117 FKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L117 FKN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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