MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,717 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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J956 YWA is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J956 YWA, 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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J956 YWA is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 October 1991.
Is J956 YWA safe to buy?
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