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J749 GGT

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,377 mi
Last recorded113,377 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ749 GGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 113,377 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 112,836 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 112,111 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 112,111 miles

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

drivers door hard to open

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 Aug 2005 109,753 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 109,680 miles

Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front flexy hoses perished

front pads and discs look low

rear wheelbearings slight play

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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J749 GGT is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J749 GGT, 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 J749 GGT registered?

J749 GGT is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 August 1991.

Is J749 GGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J749 GGT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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