MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,554 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Battery insecure
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
plastic covers fitted to sills
rear number plate condition
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ns outer cv boot cracked
nsr tyre wearing thin on edges
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P129 PLF is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,781cc 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 P129 PLF, 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 PLF registered?
P129 PLF is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 June 1997.
Is P129 PLF safe to buy?
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