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H380 BNH

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,634 mi
Last recorded144,634 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH380 BNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 144,634 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 144,634 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 143,852 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 142,867 miles

Oil leak

new rear wiper blade required

Fail 11 Mar 2010 142,867 miles

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

Oil leak

new rear wiper blade required

Fail 10 Mar 2009 141,559 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2009 141,559 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2008 138,073 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2008 138,073 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shield insecure

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2007 135,942 miles

sligtt corrosion in off side rear brake pipe to flexable hose.oil leaks from engine..

Pass 6 Mar 2006 134,276 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 134,276 miles

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

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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H380 BNH is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H380 BNH, 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

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What year was H380 BNH registered?

H380 BNH is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H380 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H380 BNH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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