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R334 FNG

1971 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,821 mi
Last recorded176,821 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Passat139,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 FNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 176,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 153,182 miles

advise sun strip limiting drivers view.

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges. and cut outter side wall

Fail 26 Mar 2009 152,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise sun strip limiting drivers view.

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges. and cut outter side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2008 141,170 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 141,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 122,986 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2006 100,503 miles

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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R334 FNG is a 1971 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 139,994 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 R334 FNG, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R334 FNG registered?

R334 FNG is a 1971 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is R334 FNG safe to buy?

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