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L95 XAB

1993 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,577 mi
Last recorded134,577 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Passat139,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL95 XAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 134,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 134,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 128,486 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 123,944 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 119,868 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 115,026 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 108,163 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 102,255 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 96,684 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 81,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 83,900 miles

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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L95 XAB is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 L95 XAB, 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 L95 XAB registered?

L95 XAB is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 November 1993.

Is L95 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L95 XAB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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