MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,731 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/r outer brake pad near limit(advise replacement)
very small split to n/s wiper but still clears ok.
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
o/s/r outer brake pad near limit.
very small split to n/s wiper but still clears ok.
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P128 SUR is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,781cc 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 P128 SUR, 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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What year was P128 SUR registered?
P128 SUR is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 May 1997.
Is P128 SUR safe to buy?
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