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M102 DWV

1995 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

131,848 mi
Last recorded131,848 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Passat129,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM102 DWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2007 131,848 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 131,848 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 131,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 123,678 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 123,630 miles

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

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

handbrake travel requires adjusting †brake pedal action slightly spongy †wiper action noisey

n/s headlamp aim low †o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded †metal parts of rear brake hoses corroded †n/s/r tyre on 1,6mm outer edge †o/s/f door outer opening action stiff

Pass 20 Apr 2006 113,864 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 113,839 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

osf tyre worn on inside edge

osr wheel bearing slight p[lay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to nsf road wheel

handbrake high

nsr tyre worn on outside edge

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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M102 DWV is a 1995 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 129,358 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 M102 DWV, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M102 DWV registered?

M102 DWV is a 1995 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 February 1995.

Is M102 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M102 DWV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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