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H495 EKR

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,061 mi
Last recorded204,061 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH495 EKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 204,061 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 199,139 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 199,055 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front drive shalft anti vibration ring insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2006 196,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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H495 EKR is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H495 EKR, 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 H495 EKR registered?

H495 EKR is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 1991.

Is H495 EKR safe to buy?

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