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P127 BUD

1997 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,311 mi
Last recorded142,311 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Passat123,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 BUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 142,311 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2008 142,311 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2007 136,306 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 136,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P127 BUD is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 123,881 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 P127 BUD, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P127 BUD is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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