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J543 UCY

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,142 mi
Last recorded123,142 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ543 UCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 123,142 miles

front number plate condition. both rear tyres cracking to sidewalls. lift in front n/s strut top mount. engine oil level low.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 120,171 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 120,171 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front number plate poor condition. lift in n/s front strut. both rear tyre siewalls poor condition.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 117,313 miles

REAR O/S TYRE SIDEWALL IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 117,293 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

REAR O/S TYRE SIDEWALL IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 113,405 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 113,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 109,371 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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J543 UCY is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J543 UCY, 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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J543 UCY is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J543 UCY safe to buy?

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