MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,132 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake discs lipped
front brake pads getting low
o/s front strut damp
o/s rear tyre getting low
rear exhaust box corroded
slight blow centre exhauat joint
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
all tyres on about 4 mm
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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H163 BAM is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H163 BAM, 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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What year was H163 BAM registered?
H163 BAM is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 April 1991.
Is H163 BAM safe to buy?
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