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R860 HGN

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,030 mi
Last recorded161,030 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 HGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 161,030 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 161,030 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 135,431 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 113,637 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 88,986 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,548 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 64,831 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 64,831 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 57,676 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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R860 HGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 125,133 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 R860 HGN, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R860 HGN registered?

R860 HGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R860 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 HGN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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