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L943 ECW

1993 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,812 mi
Last recorded212,812 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Passat139,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL943 ECW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2007 212,812 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 212,448 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 202,612 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 202,608 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

cv boots cracking, slioght play in rear wheelo bearings, both rear tyres becoming close to limit, brake pipes corroded in general, slight oil leak on engine,

Pass 21 Jul 2005 190,996 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 190,996 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.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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L943 ECW is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 139,186 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 L943 ECW, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L943 ECW registered?

L943 ECW is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 1993.

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