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P136 YFW

1997 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,295 mi
Last recorded110,295 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Passat123,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 YFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 110,295 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 101,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 86,435 miles

both front tyres on limits on inside edge

slight play in front balljoints

Fail 29 Mar 2010 86,429 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres on limits on inside edge

slight play in front balljoints

Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,624 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 82,624 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,520 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 77,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 73,521 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 73,520 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 69,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front flexible brake pipes cracking

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 YFW is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 P136 YFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P136 YFW registered?

P136 YFW is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P136 YFW safe to buy?

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