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H27 ECR

1991 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

211,393 mi
Last recorded211,393 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH27 ECR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 211,393 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension lowered

Fail 11 Feb 2020 211,385 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension lowered

Pass 31 Jan 2019 204,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 198,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 190,255 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 180,864 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 180,864 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box rubbers (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 192,957 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 192,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 189,172 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 189,170 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 187,072 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 184,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear no plate getting poor

slight chip to wind screen

Pass 16 Jun 2010 182,712 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 182,692 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 181,204 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 173,597 miles

various metal brake pipes are starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2006 173,572 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

various metal brake pipes are starting to show slight signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2005 170,238 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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H27 ECR is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H27 ECR, 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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H27 ECR is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 March 1991.

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