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M104 FEG

1995 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,233 mi
Last recorded154,233 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Passat129,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM104 FEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 154,233 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 154,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 147,273 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 140,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear axle bush has slight play in it

Fail 21 Oct 2008 140,711 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear axle bush has slight play in it

Pass 23 Oct 2007 133,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r brake flexy shroud corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2007 133,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r brake flexy shroud corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2006 124,861 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 124,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 116,976 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 116,976 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M104 FEG is a 1995 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M104 FEG, 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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M104 FEG is a 1995 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 March 1995.

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