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L997 XTC

1993 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,326 mi
Last recorded220,326 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Passat139,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL997 XTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 220,326 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 217,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 209,643 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 209,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 203,938 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2009 203,938 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 193,812 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 193,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 188,693 miles

slight flicker o/s/r lamp

Fail 25 Apr 2007 187,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

front brake pads low

slight flicker o/s/r lamp

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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L997 XTC is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L997 XTC, 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 L997 XTC registered?

L997 XTC is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L997 XTC safe to buy?

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