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J603 VHJ

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,755 mi
Last recorded191,755 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ603 VHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2014 191,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to o/s/f floor

Front number plate deteriorated

Front suspension legs corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear brake backplates corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f outer sills corroded

n/s/f brake hose cracking

n/s/f steering rack gaiter deteriorated

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 18 Oct 2013 187,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre low and out of shape

o/s/f flour corroded

play in both top mounts

Pass 24 Oct 2012 182,765 miles

N/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/f steering rack gaiter cracking

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2012 182,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

N/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/f steering rack gaiter cracking

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 178,316 miles

Both rear brake backplates corroded

Front number plate damaged

Front shocks weak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack gaiters cracking

n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings have play

n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 178,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both rear brake backplates corroded

Front number plate damaged

Front shocks weak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack gaiters cracking

n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings have play

n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 172,322 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f top suspension mount has play

o/s/f steering rack gaiter cracking

o/s/f top suspension mount has slight play

Fail 14 Oct 2010 172,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f top suspension mount has play

o/s/f steering rack gaiter cracking

o/s/f top suspension mount has slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2009 164,188 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 164,044 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 154,301 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/r brake ferrule croaded

Fail 20 Oct 2008 154,301 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/r brake ferrule croaded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 144,098 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 144,098 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 135,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 135,571 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J603 VHJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J603 VHJ, 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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J603 VHJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 September 1991.

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