MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,979 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Metal brake pipes getting rusty in places,o/s/f tyre worn badly on inside edge.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front engine mount failed,brake fluid level low,rear metal brake pipe getting rusty,coolant leak from outlet on side of head.o/s/f tyre worn badly on inside edge,
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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J656 XAR is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 J656 XAR, 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 J656 XAR registered?
J656 XAR is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 December 1991.
Is J656 XAR safe to buy?
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