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L949 PAH

1993 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,985 mi
Last recorded161,985 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Passat139,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL949 PAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 161,985 miles

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRILS HAVE BEEN CLEANED & GREASED & SEEM OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 13 Jul 2007 161,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 154,533 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 146,715 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 146,715 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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L949 PAH is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L949 PAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L949 PAH registered?

L949 PAH is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L949 PAH safe to buy?

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