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H533 PRD

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

207,917 mi
Last recorded207,917 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH533 PRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 207,917 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 207,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 199,858 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 199,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 186,210 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 186,210 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 178,854 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 178,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 167,931 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 167,852 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 159,352 miles

Headlights fitted with beam deflectors.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 151,341 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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H533 PRD is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H533 PRD, 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 H533 PRD registered?

H533 PRD is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H533 PRD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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