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J759 LVV

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,463 mi
Last recorded179,463 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ759 LVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 179,463 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 179,463 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 172,509 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 172,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 164,907 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

battery insecure

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Feb 2006 164,906 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

battery insecure

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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J759 LVV 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 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 J759 LVV, 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 J759 LVV registered?

J759 LVV is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 December 1991.

Is J759 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J759 LVV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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