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N103 EKN

1996 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

47,248 mi
Last recorded47,248 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Passat125,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 EKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2013 47,248 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2013 47,248 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 43,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,701 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2011 40,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion building up at near side rear brake metal pipe

engine bottom contaminated with oil

slight lift at off side front suspension

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,091 miles

corrosion building up at near side rear brake metal pipe

engine bottom contaminated with oil

slight lift at off side front suspension

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,087 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 36,087 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,234 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 22,470 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 10,882 miles

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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N103 EKN is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N103 EKN, 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

How do I check the history of N103 EKN?

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What year was N103 EKN registered?

N103 EKN is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 July 1996.

Is N103 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N103 EKN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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