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L716 YHR

1996 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,879 mi
Last recorded185,879 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Passat125,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL716 YHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 185,879 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 185,873 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 170,799 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 170,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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L716 YHR is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 L716 YHR, 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 L716 YHR registered?

L716 YHR is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is L716 YHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L716 YHR 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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