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N108 HJO

1996 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,982 mi
Last recorded39,982 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Passat125,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 HJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,982 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2009 18,577 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 1,727 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 97,350 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 113,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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N108 HJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N108 HJO, 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 N108 HJO?

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What year was N108 HJO registered?

N108 HJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N108 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N108 HJO shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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