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H337 CML

1991 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH337 CML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2009

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 159,938 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 152,163 miles

ADVISE ADJUST POWER STEERING BELT

ADVISE O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY

ADVISE REPLACE N/S STEERING RACK BOOT

ADVISE REPLACE WINDSCREEN

ADVISE SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND REAR BRAKE COMPENSATOR VALVE

ADVISE WASHER JET POOR

Fail 22 Mar 2007 152,163 miles

ADVISE ADJUST POWER STEERING BELT

ADVISE O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY

ADVISE REPLACE N/S STEERING RACK BOOT

ADVISE REPLACE WINDSCREEN

ADVISE SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND REAR BRAKE COMPENSATOR VALVE

ADVISE WASHER JET POOR

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 152,156 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Auxillary drive belts poor condition

Both outer cv boots perishing

Front brake discs corroding

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

Rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Rear suspension arm front bushes deteriorating

Squeak front front n/s hub area

Pass 28 Oct 2005 150,416 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 150,413 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H337 CML is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H337 CML, 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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H337 CML is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 May 1991.

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