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H404 YCA

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

236,473 mi
Last recorded236,473 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH404 YCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 236,473 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 232,992 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 230,064 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 226,996 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 224,223 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 220,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 213,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 211,718 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 207,912 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 198,430 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 186,067 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 151,392 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 143,413 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 135,185 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 133,352 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 133,343 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 130,094 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 122,546 miles

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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H404 YCA is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 H404 YCA, 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 H404 YCA registered?

H404 YCA is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 January 1991.

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The MOT history for H404 YCA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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