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H20 WGN

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,523 mi
Last recorded128,523 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 WGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 128,523 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 128,523 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 128,462 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 127,388 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 126,931 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 126,836 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 125,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 125,111 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 123,220 miles

vehicle extensiveley lowered unsure what effect this may have on other suspension components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 123,218 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

vehicle extensiveley lowered unsure what effect this may have on other suspension components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 120,082 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 120,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 116,935 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 113,178 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 111,140 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 111,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 111,107 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 104,350 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 97,934 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 97,910 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 May 2007 93,284 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 93,284 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 88,316 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 84,801 miles

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

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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H20 WGN is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 H20 WGN, 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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H20 WGN is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 June 1991.

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