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N104 MMW

1996 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,991 mi
Last recorded95,991 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Passat125,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN104 MMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,991 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 99,417 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 75,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 75,374 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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N104 MMW is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N104 MMW, 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 N104 MMW registered?

N104 MMW is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N104 MMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N104 MMW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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