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P136 SUR

1997 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

230,289 mi
Last recorded230,289 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Passat123,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 SUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 230,289 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn from edges

Fail 5 Mar 2012 230,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn from edges

Pass 14 Feb 2011 220,354 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 220,341 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 189,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 184,087 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 184,069 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 174,986 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 157,860 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 157,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear door canot be opened

Pass 31 Jan 2006 143,734 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P136 SUR is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P136 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 P136 SUR registered?

P136 SUR is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P136 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P136 SUR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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