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A12 BTP

1999 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,564 mi
Last recorded160,564 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Passat122,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2018 160,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 152,854 miles

smokey when left runing

under tray insecure

windscreen damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2017 152,854 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

smokey when left runing

under tray insecure

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2016 144,320 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 144,320 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 130,572 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 130,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished +nail in tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 119,665 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 119,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 111,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers

Pass 3 Oct 2012 103,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Fail 3 Oct 2012 103,571 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 3 Oct 2011 94,274 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 88,212 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 84,120 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 80,090 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 80,090 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 74,418 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 74,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2006 69,805 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2006 69,799 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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A12 BTP is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 122,675 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 A12 BTP, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 BTP is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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