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J847 AYC

1991 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,026 mi
Last recorded202,026 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ847 AYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2013 202,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear disc dirt shields badly corroded and N/S insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 191,884 miles

Corrosion hole in offside sill panel.

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

Rear silencer support rubber deteriated.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 191,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Corrosion hole in offside sill panel.

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread.

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread.

Rear silencer support rubber deteriated.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 182,772 miles

front registration plate cracked

horn sticks intermittently

offside wiper split

rear discs corroded

offside outer sill holed just outside prescribed area

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

both front tyres worn inner edges advise tracking check

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Oct 2011 182,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edges advise tracking check

brake fluid level low?

front registration plate cracked

horn sticks intermittently

offside outer sill holed just outside prescribed area

offside wiper split

rear discs corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Nov 2010 176,451 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 176,236 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre rear seat belt buckle damaged

front & rear discs getting worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 169,750 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 169,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre worn down to 2mm

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Oct 2008 165,939 miles

advise both front top suspension shocker mounts slight play

advise centre rear seat belt plastic stalk cover missing

advise front pads low

advise n/s front tyre on 2mm on outer edge

advise n/s inner cv boot split

advise rear suspension beam starting to corrode

advise small exhuast blow rear section

Pass 18 Oct 2007 162,886 miles

advise bolt missing from one of front exhaust clamps still secure though

advise centre rear seat belt clip has cover missing

advise n/s head light pattern weak

advise n/s inner drive shaft boot split

advise slight exhaust blow centre box

Pass 3 Nov 2006 160,113 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 160,060 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 156,694 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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J847 AYC is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J847 AYC, 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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J847 AYC is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 1991.

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