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J823 XAA

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,838 mi
Last recorded130,838 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ823 XAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2019 130,838 miles

Nearside Rear footbrake effort lower than offside rear -warned on last years mot -now brake inbalance on the limit ! advise attention

Offside Front steering rack boot very perished and deteriated ,warned on last years mot to renew as soon as possible -now in poor condition ! renew asap

both rear outer sills corroded,advise welding in near future(warned on previous mot)

corrosion at offside front floor,advise welding in near future(warned on previous mot)

corrosion in body generally

corrosion in offside rear brake backplate

play in nearside inner end of steering rack-limited vision due to covered parts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

vehicle muddy underside -limited vision on exact condition

Pass 18 Jul 2018 129,880 miles

Offside Front steering rack boot perished,advise renewing asap

corrosion at rear of sills and offside front outrigger (limited vision )

corrosion in rear backplates

nearside rear footbrake effort lower than offside rear

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

vehicle muddy underside ,limited vision on exact condition

Pass 24 Jul 2017 128,997 miles

brake effort uneven

corrosion at end of sils,body generally,front floors and rear backplates

mud underside ,limited vision on some components

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 14 Jul 2016 127,844 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 126,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 124,917 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r brake efficency a little low

Pass 16 Jul 2013 122,903 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust rusty

cooling fan inoprative

Pass 27 Jul 2012 120,677 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 118,430 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 116,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 114,576 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 112,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 110,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 108,253 miles

exhaust heat shield rattle,advise securing

offside rear backplate rusted away

perishing of offside steering rack boot,advise renewal.

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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J823 XAA is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J823 XAA, 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 J823 XAA registered?

J823 XAA is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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