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H643 TVG

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

173,030 mi
Last recorded173,030 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH643 TVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2007 173,030 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nsf door handle faulty

osf wiper splitting

wet test

Pass 24 Aug 2006 158,825 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 158,649 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 149,241 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2005 149,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front 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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H643 TVG is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H643 TVG, 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 H643 TVG registered?

H643 TVG is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 March 1991.

Is H643 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H643 TVG shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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