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H73 BFV

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,020 mi
Last recorded147,020 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH73 BFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 147,020 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 146,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 134,439 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 130,789 miles

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

centre rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2005 124,090 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 124,090 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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H73 BFV is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,781cc 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 H73 BFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H73 BFV registered?

H73 BFV is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 March 1991.

Is H73 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H73 BFV 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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