MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1. Rear brake pads becoming worn. 2. Slight uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre. 3. No oil on dipstick.
1.both front tyre worn on inside edges 2.slight damage to near side outer sill at centre 3.slight play in off side rear wheel bearing
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
1.both front tyre worn on inside edges 2.slight damage to near side outer sill at centre 3.slight play in off side rear wheel bearing
Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside headlamp slightly damaged & condensated
unable to check brake pipes fully as greased
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside headlamp slightly damaged & condensated
unable to check brake pipes fully as greased
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
front number plate fading
nearside outer sill damaged
unable to check brake pipes fully as greased
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
front number plate fading
nearside outer sill damaged
unable to check brake pipes fully as greased
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M117 FAV is a 1995 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 M117 FAV, 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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M117 FAV is a 1995 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 April 1995.
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