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P127 MWE

1997 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,032 mi
Last recorded88,032 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Passat123,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 MWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 88,032 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

crack in screen but not affecting drivers view

engine breather pipe split

offside CV joint has grease on outside of boot but no splits found

Fail 5 Jun 2010 88,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

crack in screen but not affecting drivers view

engine breather pipe split

offside CV joint has grease on outside of boot but no splits found

Pass 10 Jul 2009 76,354 miles

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

Nearside Outer Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 76,353 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 71,697 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 71,697 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,060 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 61,835 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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P127 MWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P127 MWE registered?

P127 MWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P127 MWE safe to buy?

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