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H228 PSC

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,088 mi
Last recorded118,088 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH228 PSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2011 118,088 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside & Nearside Rear brake discs excessively corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 117,065 miles

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 115,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 114,794 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 114,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 113,622 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 113,622 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 112,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 110,479 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 110,477 miles

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

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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H228 PSC is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H228 PSC, 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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H228 PSC is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 March 1991.

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