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J944 PPC

1991 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,048 mi
Last recorded134,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ944 PPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 134,048 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 134,048 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 May 2007 128,070 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 128,070 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 121,901 miles

offside front tyre has a minor cut on outer wall

Pass 9 Jun 2005 117,911 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 117,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge. †

rubber exhaust mountings perished. †

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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J944 PPC is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J944 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.

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What year was J944 PPC registered?

J944 PPC is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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The MOT history for J944 PPC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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