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N107 EKN

1996 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,427 mi
Last recorded109,427 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Passat125,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN107 EKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 109,427 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 109,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to back brake pipes corroded.

slight movement in engine mounting

Pass 26 Feb 2009 102,672 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 102,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 96,298 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 96,298 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel bearings have play in them

Pass 20 Apr 2007 88,968 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 82,568 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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N107 EKN is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N107 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.

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What year was N107 EKN registered?

N107 EKN is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 July 1996.

Is N107 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N107 EKN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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