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J606 LBY

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,955 mi
Last recorded113,955 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ606 LBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 113,955 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 113,955 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 105,933 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 98,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 97,642 miles

All tyres starting to perrish.

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 96,326 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 96,326 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 95,136 miles

Centre Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 95,135 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 93,563 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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J606 LBY is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J606 LBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J606 LBY registered?

J606 LBY is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 1991.

Is J606 LBY safe to buy?

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