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M103 TKL

1995 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,433 mi
Last recorded190,433 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Passat129,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM103 TKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2014 190,433 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 186,063 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 181,605 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 177,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak around engine

rear number plate slighty discoloured

Pass 5 May 2010 172,960 miles

both front floors slightly corroded

both front shocker bearing becoming stiff

both front tyres on legal limit

both front wheels have a slight brake bind

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear floor slightly corroded

offside wiper starting to split

slight play in both front anti roll drop links

slight play in both front top shocker mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in handbrake lever pawals

slight play in steering rack

washers require attention soon

Pass 22 May 2009 167,460 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

handbrake lever pawals require attention soon

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 May 2009 167,412 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

handbrake lever pawals require attention soon

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 May 2008 163,304 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

o/s wiper split

Pass 16 May 2008 163,304 miles

o/s wiper split

Pass 6 Apr 2007 154,619 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front number plate becoming unlegable

offside back wishbone bush becoming unbonded

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2007 154,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front number plate becoming unledgable

offside back wishbone bush becoming unbonded

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2006 141,675 miles

power steering belt is cracked

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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M103 TKL is a 1995 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M103 TKL, 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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M103 TKL is a 1995 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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