MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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J142 XLS is a 1992 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1992 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 138,082 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 J142 XLS, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J142 XLS registered?
J142 XLS is a 1992 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 March 1992.
Is J142 XLS safe to buy?
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