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H377 XEC

1991 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,536 mi
Last recorded158,536 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH377 XEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 158,536 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 158,535 miles

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 25 Mar 2010 154,514 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 154,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 150,974 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 147,555 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 143,704 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 117,489 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 139,885 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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H377 XEC is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H377 XEC, 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

How do I check the history of H377 XEC?

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What year was H377 XEC registered?

H377 XEC is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 January 1991.

Is H377 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H377 XEC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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