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L96 CPA

1993 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,340 mi
Last recorded188,340 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2006
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Passat139,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL96 CPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2006 188,340 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFTBALLANCE RING INSECURE AND TOUCHING C.V JOINT SUGGEST VEHICLE NOT DRIVEN

front brake pads worn low

front number plate damaged

nearside headlamp chipped and holed

Fail 12 Apr 2006 188,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE DRIVE SHAFT BALANCE RING INSECURE AND CATCHING ON C.V. JOINT. WOULD SUGGEST VEHICLE NOT DRIVEN

front brake pads worn low

front number plate damaged

nearside headlamp chipped, cracked and holed

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn and corroded

play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

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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L96 CPA is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L96 CPA, 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

How do I check the history of L96 CPA?

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What year was L96 CPA registered?

L96 CPA is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L96 CPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L96 CPA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L96 CPA have outstanding finance?

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