MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
255,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)
Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
Front Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)
Front X2 TYRES PERISHED. VERY POOR CONDITION
Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly ROUGH AND EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.5.B.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
Front Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)
Front X2 TYRES PERISHED. VERY POOR CONDITION
Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly ROUGH (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
X2 FRONT TYRES PERISHED
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
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J616 TBW is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 J616 TBW, 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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J616 TBW is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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