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NWX 197P

1976 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,527 mi
Last recorded45,527 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWX 197P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 45,527 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

amber tpms light on

Pass 2 Oct 2019 37,740 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,682 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 21,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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NWX 197P is a 1976 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWX 197P, 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 50 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 NWX 197P?

You can check the full history of NWX 197P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NWX 197P registered?

NWX 197P is a 1976 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 March 1976.

Is NWX 197P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWX 197P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NWX 197P have outstanding finance?

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