MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,463 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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J554 JPN is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J554 JPN, 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 J554 JPN registered?
J554 JPN is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J554 JPN safe to buy?
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