MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,670 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both the rear flexible brake hose colars are corroded
front number plate is in poor condition
front shockabsorbers are slightly weak
nearside front headlight begining to show poor light
nearside front trackrod end dust cover is split
rear metal brake pipes are corroded
rear silenscer corroded badly
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
balance weight on offside driveshaft is loose
both the rear flexible brake hose collars corroded
engine oil leaks apparant
front number plate is in poor condition
front shockabsorbers are slightly weak
nearside front trackrod end dust cover is split
offside driveshaft loose on gearbox end
rear metal brake pipes are corroded
rear silenscer corroded badly
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
fuel injector is blowing
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H401 BNH is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H401 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.
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What year was H401 BNH registered?
H401 BNH is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 March 1991.
Is H401 BNH safe to buy?
The MOT history for H401 BNH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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