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H156 CFB

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

46,364 mi
Last recorded46,364 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH156 CFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2023 46,364 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2022 46,336 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 46,215 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 46,096 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 45,898 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 45,897 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 45,419 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,032 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 45,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65r14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 44,656 miles

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

Offside Front perished

Fail 17 Feb 2016 44,656 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front perished

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,306 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2015 44,306 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,066 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 44,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,622 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear foot and hand brake readings low

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,438 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,654 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 42,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 42,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,085 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 41,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,806 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,729 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 39,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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H156 CFB is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 139,492 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 H156 CFB, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H156 CFB is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 March 1991.

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