MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,985 miAbove average mileage for this year
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REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRILS HAVE BEEN CLEANED & GREASED & SEEM OK AT TIME OF TEST
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)
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)
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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.
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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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