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J912 JRT

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,134 mi
Last recorded200,134 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ912 JRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 200,134 miles

slight corrosion to some brake pipes

slight corrosion to underneath in various places

slight wear and corrosion to front discs

Fail 1 Jun 2007 200,129 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

slight corrosion and wear discs

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

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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J912 JRT is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J912 JRT, 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 J912 JRT registered?

J912 JRT is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J912 JRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J912 JRT shows 2 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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