MOT Status
Mileage
240,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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H496 TKU is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 H496 TKU, 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 H496 TKU registered?
H496 TKU is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 March 1991.
Is H496 TKU safe to buy?
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