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H576 UKU

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,225 mi
Last recorded204,225 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH576 UKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 204,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2009 204,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2008 195,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f outer door handle needs attention

Fail 30 Jul 2008 195,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f outer door handle needs attention

Pass 2 Jul 2007 186,503 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 179,393 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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H576 UKU is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H576 UKU, 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 H576 UKU registered?

H576 UKU is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is H576 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H576 UKU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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