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P127 PAR

1997 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,300 mi
Last recorded129,300 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Passat123,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 PAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 129,300 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 129,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

coolant level low

Pass 11 Jul 2012 124,523 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn low and perished

Fail 7 Jul 2012 124,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn low and heavily perished

n/sf/ tyre worn on edges

oil leaks

suspect o/s outer cv joint worn - knocking whilst driving in

Pass 17 Feb 2011 118,864 miles

Both N/S and O/S headlamp fronts are severely deteriated which reduces beam pattern & output. It is not expected that these will pass any subsequent inspection.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 118,864 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Both N/S and O/S headlamp fronts are severely deteriated which reduces beam pattern & output. It is not expected that these will pass any subsequent inspection.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 112,693 miles

Front Registration Plate Cracked.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 110,177 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 110,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked but still legible and secure

Pass 10 Aug 2007 99,566 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 92,757 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 PAR is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P127 PAR, 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 PAR is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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