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N102 OFE

1996 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

234,555 mi
Last recorded234,555 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Passat125,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 OFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2007 234,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 232,780 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 232,758 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 252,122 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jan 2006

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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N102 OFE is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N102 OFE, 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 N102 OFE registered?

N102 OFE is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N102 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N102 OFE shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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