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N106 JGS

1996 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,691 mi
Last recorded175,691 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Passat125,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 JGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 175,691 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipes corroded,

Fail 17 Mar 2014 175,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipes corroded,

Pass 7 Mar 2013 161,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 148,547 miles

front no.plate defaced

Fail 15 Mar 2012 148,547 miles

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

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

front no.plate defaced

Pass 18 Mar 2011 133,300 miles

screen damaged in zone a

slight play in steering rack

both rear tyres 80% worn

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f wheel arch taped and repaired

o/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

o/s/r outer door handle missing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 121,369 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f tyre worn to excess on inner edge

o/s/r outer door handle missing,door secure in closed position

screen damaged in zone a

wear in both front track rod end ball joints

Fail 18 Mar 2010 121,367 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f tyre worn to excess on inner edge

o/s/r outer door handle missing,door secure in closed position

screen damaged in zone a

wear in both front track rod end ball joints

Pass 16 Mar 2009 110,402 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 110,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 101,692 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 101,535 miles

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

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 92,217 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 92,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 82,669 miles

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

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

Offside 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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N106 JGS is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N106 JGS, 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.

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N106 JGS is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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