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R953 VRM

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,264 mi
Last recorded103,264 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Passat125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 VRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 103,264 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 103,264 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 80,355 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 154,537 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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R953 VRM is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R953 VRM, 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 R953 VRM registered?

R953 VRM is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 April 1998.

Is R953 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R953 VRM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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