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J943 PPC

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,706 mi
Last recorded38,706 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ943 PPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 38,706 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 38,687 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 38,458 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 38,458 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 37,868 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,422 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,207 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,456 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,947 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,358 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 30,796 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,259 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2010 27,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,292 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,994 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,587 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,088 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 21,658 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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J943 PPC is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J943 PPC, 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 J943 PPC registered?

J943 PPC is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 November 1991.

Is J943 PPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J943 PPC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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