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H286 SUY

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,458 mi
Last recorded170,458 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH286 SUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2023 170,458 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 169,581 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 167,876 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2020 166,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to cente flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Switch bottom corner of radiator slightly leaking.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 165,123 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 164,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 163,658 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorating

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 162,961 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorating

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 160,036 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 156,972 miles

drivers door mirror glass damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2013 153,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 150,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Dec 2011 146,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear b/plats covers corroding

front number plate starting to fade

o/s/f spring starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Nov 2010 142,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 138,452 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 132,959 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 123,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 122,764 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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H286 SUY is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H286 SUY, 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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What year was H286 SUY registered?

H286 SUY is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H286 SUY safe to buy?

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