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H581 AMV

1991 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,261 mi
Last recorded94,261 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH581 AMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 94,261 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear beam axle bushes poor

engine noise

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/f mirror slightli damaged

suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011 94,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear beam axle bushes poor

engine noise

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/f mirror slightli damaged

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 92,956 miles

advanced dampness on power steering pipe

age cracking and slight slipping on fan belts

age cracking on all cv boots

age cracking on rack boots

air leak from engine pipe

corrosion on exhaust

n/s wing mirror slightly insecure

number plates faded

o/s headlight pattern poor

o/s washer slightly blocked

o/s wing miror glass cracked

rear axle bushes worn

rear shocker covers perishing

slight corrosion on discs

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight oil leaks

slight play and roughness on rear wheel bearings

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 15 Feb 2010 92,956 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advanced dampness on power steering pipe

age cracking and slight slipping on fan belts

age cracking on all cv boots

age cracking on rack boots

air leak from engine pipe

corrosion on exhaust

n/s wing mirror slightly insecure

number plates faded

o/s headlight pattern poor

o/s washer slightly blocked

o/s wing miror glass cracked

rear axle bushes worn

rear shocker covers perishing

slight corrosion on discs

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight oil leaks

slight play and roughness on rear wheel bearings

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2009 91,136 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

beam axle bushes heavily worn

both n/s doors stiff to open from outside

movement in front seatbacks

o/s mirror cracked

parking brake effort low

play in rear wheel bearings

poor image from o/s headlight

Fail 17 Feb 2009 91,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

beam axle bushes heavily worn

both n/s doors stiff to open from outside

movement in front seatbacks

o/s mirror cracked

parking brake effort low

play in rear wheel bearings

poor image from o/s headlight

Pass 14 Feb 2008 89,436 miles

both front wheels hard to turn due to being auto unable to check front wheel bearings fully

both outer cv gaitors age cracking

dampness around power steering pipes

front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/f headlight aim on lower limit

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/f beam image poor

rear beam axel bushes age cracking

slight movement in both front top mounts

slight movement in steering coloum

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Feb 2008 89,436 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front wheels hard to turn due to being auto unable to check front wheel bearings fully

both outer cv gaitors age cracking

dampness around power steering pipes

front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/f headlight aim on lower limit

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/f beam image poor

rear beam axel bushes age cracking

slight movement in both front top mounts

slight movement in steering coloum

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2007 86,142 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

engine oil leaks

handbrake travel high

n/s/f door hard to open

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/f outer cv gaitor age cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2007 86,142 miles

engine oil leaks

handbrake travel high

n/s/f door hard to open

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/f outer cv gaitor age cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2006 82,941 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 82,941 miles

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

both front outer cv gaitors age cracking

slight play in both rear suspension top mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

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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H581 AMV is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H581 AMV, 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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H581 AMV is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 March 1991.

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