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P129 OWE

1997 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,547 mi
Last recorded110,547 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Passat123,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 OWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 110,547 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 110,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 102,756 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 102,735 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side reAR DOOR WILL NOT OPERN FROM THE INSIDE/OUTSIDE.

Pass 18 Feb 2006 151,033 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 151,033 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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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P129 OWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P129 OWE, 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 P129 OWE registered?

P129 OWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P129 OWE safe to buy?

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