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H422 BTS

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,374 mi
Last recorded191,374 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH422 BTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 191,374 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 191,373 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

DAMAGE F+R REG PLATE.STEERING COLUMN PLAY.PLAY RACK/F BALL JOINTS.DAMAGE O/S MIRROR.CORROSION-N/S SILL-R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES-R SUSPENSION.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.N/S TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT.O/S/R TYRE NAIL.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 185,814 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 185,814 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

DAMAGE-O/S MIRROR-F+R REG PLATE-SCREEN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES.STEERING COLUMN PLAY.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.P.A.S.LEAKS?

Pass 29 Oct 2008 179,587 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 179,587 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

DAMAGE F+R REG PLATE.STEERING COLUMN PLAY.DAMAGE O/S MIRROR.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.DAMAGEN/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.DAMAGEN/S/F TYRE WALL.

PLAY O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 176,393 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 176,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

SCREEN DAMAGE MISC PAS COMPONENTS WET GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL GENERAL CORROSION STARTING DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS NOISE/PLAY N/S/R WHEEL

Fail 31 Oct 2006 170,736 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail in jts tread n/s/r tyre is worn close to the limit on outer edge o/s/f tyre sidewall cut front d/pads look to be wearing thin coolant loos from n/s flange on engine block

Pass 31 Oct 2006 170,736 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail in jts tread n/s/r tyre is worn close to the limit on outer edge o/s/f tyre sidewall cut front d/pads look to be wearing thin coolant loos from n/s flange on engine block

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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H422 BTS is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H422 BTS, 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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H422 BTS is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 June 1991.

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