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J693 HDL

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,263 mi
Last recorded102,263 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ693 HDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 102,263 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 102,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 101,670 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 100,904 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 100,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,170 miles

No reverse lights

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 96,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No reverse lights

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 93,576 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2009 57,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear shock absorber dust caps worn

centre/rear exhaust mountings very worn

front number plate starting to seperate

various minor chips in screeen

Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear shock absorber dust caps worn

centre/rear exhaust mountings very worn

front number plate starting to seperate

various minor chips in screeen

Pass 11 Jul 2008 82,522 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 76,797 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 76,797 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 72,808 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 72,808 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play steering column

Pass 19 Jul 2005 65,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2005 65,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside 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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J693 HDL is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J693 HDL, 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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J693 HDL is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J693 HDL safe to buy?

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