MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,370 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
centre mirrow missing † †near side front passenger door difficult to open outer side
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advanced to border line exhaust leak from centre system
corrosion in brake pipes generally
corrosion in rear brake pipe to offside rear flexy brake hose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advanced to border line exhaust leak from centre system
corrosion in brake pipes generally
corrosion in rear brake pipe to offside rear flexy brake hose
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H428 BUF is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H428 BUF, 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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H428 BUF is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 May 1991.
Is H428 BUF safe to buy?
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