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J529 CYL

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,420 mi
Last recorded162,420 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ529 CYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 162,420 miles

battery insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2012 162,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2011 159,073 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Dec 2011 159,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 155,398 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 155,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 150,618 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 150,616 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 146,843 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 146,843 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 141,028 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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J529 CYL is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J529 CYL, 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 J529 CYL registered?

J529 CYL is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is J529 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J529 CYL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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