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H268 YGF

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,175 mi
Last recorded146,175 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH268 YGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 146,175 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 145,679 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 145,679 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 145,115 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 144,529 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 143,213 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 142,341 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H268 YGF is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H268 YGF, 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 H268 YGF registered?

H268 YGF is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 May 1991.

Is H268 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H268 YGF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H268 YGF have outstanding finance?

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