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H251 AES

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,319 mi
Last recorded203,319 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH251 AES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2011 203,319 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 191,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 186,190 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 180,368 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 175,569 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 168,434 miles

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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H251 AES is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H251 AES, 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 H251 AES registered?

H251 AES is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H251 AES safe to buy?

The MOT history for H251 AES shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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