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J740 FCP

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

71,575 mi
Last recorded71,575 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ740 FCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 71,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased, and some slightly corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to front of rear arches/sill area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides - slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

General under vehicle corrosion inc. suspension components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer/inner sill seam corroded and split & deformed - not within any prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle/subframe pin bush perished, splitting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Corrosion to front arch

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill - corroded and small hole. Not within any prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle/subframe pin bush perished, splitting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 71,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased, and some slightly corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to front of rear arches/sill area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides - slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

General under vehicle corrosion inc. suspension components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer/inner sill seam corroded and split & deformed - not within any prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle/subframe pin bush perished, splitting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Corrosion to front arch

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill - corroded and small hole. Not within any prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle/subframe pin bush perished, splitting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 67,187 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill also damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 67,187 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill also damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 64,297 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

nearside sill damaged

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2021 64,296 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

nearside sill damaged

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 56,016 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,188 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 46,188 miles

Fuel hose leaking petrol pipe leaking on manifold (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,112 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 46,112 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,967 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 45,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 45,822 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,602 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,247 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 45,247 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,778 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,359 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,982 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 43,982 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,591 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 43,591 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 43,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,163 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,651 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 42,651 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 42,148 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 41,192 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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J740 FCP is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 J740 FCP, 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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J740 FCP is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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