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M765 FVV

1996 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,017 mi
Last recorded159,017 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Passat125,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM765 FVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2006 159,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 159,017 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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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M765 FVV is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 125,097 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 M765 FVV, 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 30 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 M765 FVV registered?

M765 FVV is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is M765 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M765 FVV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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