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BEE 7L

1999 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,315 mi
Last recorded61,315 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Passat122,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEE 7L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 61,183 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 61,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,437 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 60,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,857 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,819 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 59,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,801 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,696 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,493 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,369 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 56,427 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,548 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,361 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 50,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,620 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 48,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,369 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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BEE 7L is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BEE 7L, 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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What year was BEE 7L registered?

BEE 7L is a 1999 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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The MOT history for BEE 7L shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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