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H166 CFB

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,115 mi
Last recorded170,115 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 CFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 170,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate

Pass 14 Apr 2008 167,272 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

exhaust rusty & blowing slightly

front numberplate damaged

nearside rear axle mounting bush deteriorating

nearside rear footbrake performance

nearside rear handbrake performance

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 164,907 miles

as before

Fail 17 Apr 2007 164,907 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades

front number plate damaged

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

oil leak from engine bay area

rear flexi brake hose metal ferrules corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2006 162,165 miles

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Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 162,165 miles

see attached garage checklist

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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H166 CFB is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H166 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H166 CFB registered?

H166 CFB is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 February 1991.

Is H166 CFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H166 CFB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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