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H372 EBD

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,955 mi
Last recorded121,955 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH372 EBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 121,955 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 121,582 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported center section insecure (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing not showing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear exhaust missing (7.1.4)

Front Steering rack gaiter split BOTH gaiters split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot open from inside (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' fan blower (8.3.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower swivel (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 107,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Dec 2014 107,677 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,988 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,452 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 85,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 77,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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H372 EBD is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H372 EBD, 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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H372 EBD is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 May 1991.

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