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J577 KNH

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,286 mi
Last recorded108,286 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2012
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ577 KNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2012 108,286 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 107,169 miles

advise fuel line ferrol corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2011 107,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise fuel line ferrol corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2010 105,985 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 105,985 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 104,701 miles

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

Slight damage to O/S and N/S sills

Visable corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2008 103,471 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 103,471 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

Pass 10 Dec 2007 101,945 miles

both sills damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2007 101,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both sills damaged

exhaust 1st box (not front pipe) deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2006 100,531 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 100,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

minor damage both sills

nearside rear tyre perished

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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J577 KNH is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J577 KNH, 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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J577 KNH is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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