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J964 WDW

1991 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

198,618 mi
Last recorded198,618 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ964 WDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2011 198,618 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

EMISSION TEST FAILED, CO EXCESSIVE ON IDLE AND FAST IDLE. UNABLE TO ENTER ON COMPUTER DUE TO FAULT IN FAILURE LIST. SEE EMISSION PRINT OUT FOR MORE DETEAILS.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s front brake hose is perishing.

N/s front door is awkward to open from outside the vehicle.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle.

O/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

O/s washer jet is not very good.

Small leak from exaust in front of catalyst.

Some play in o/s end of steering rack.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 188,321 miles

Both front brake hoses are perishing.

Middle section of exhaust is leaking in various places.

One fuel tank starp is corroded throught, the others are corroding.

Rear shock absorbers are starting to lose damping effect.

Screenwashers could be adjusted better.

Slight buckle in n/s rear wheel rim.

Some play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Some play in o/s of steering rack.

There is play in both outer driveshaft joints & the o/s is only just acceptable.

Various metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 188,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake hoses are perishing.

Middle section of exhaust is leaking in various places.

One fuel tank starp is corroded throught, the others are corroding.

Rear shock absorbers are starting to lose damping effect.

Screenwashers could be adjusted better.

Slight buckle in n/s rear wheel rim.

Some play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Some play in o/s of steering rack.

There is play in both outer driveshaft joints & the o/s is only just acceptable.

Various metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 178,500 miles

both front brake flexi's perishing

fuel tank strap snapped

n/s inner c/v gaiter split

Fail 9 Nov 2009 178,382 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake flexi's perishing

fuel tank strap snapped

n/s inner c/v gaiter split

petrol smell around tank

Pass 6 Nov 2008 165,764 miles

N/s front shock absorber starting to lose damping effect.

N/s inner driveshaft gaiter split.

N/s rear tyre wearing unevenly.

N/s seat belt webbing detriorating.

Rearmost bush in n/s front lower suspension arm is starting to deteriorate.

Fail 5 Nov 2008 165,710 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

N/s front shock absorber starting to lose damping effect.

N/s inner driveshaft gaiter split.

N/s rear tyre wearing unevenly.

N/s seat belt webbing detriorating.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rearmost bush in n/s front lower suspension arm is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 156,803 miles

Some play in steering.

There is a cable tie touching the inner wall of the o/s rear tyre nad is wearing into the wall.

Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode,.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 156,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Some play in steering.

There is a cable tie touching the inner wall of the o/s rear tyre nad is wearing into the wall.

Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode,.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 148,751 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 148,742 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front doors difficult to open from outside.

Brake hose ferrules corroding.

Brake hoses perishing.

Front brake discs showing signs of wear & pads look low.

Metal brake pipes at rear corroding.

N/s front tyre close to the limit.

N/s pouter driveshaft gaiter starting to split.

O/s rack gaiter starting to split.

O/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Undertrays preventing a full inspection of some components.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 138,501 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 138,499 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Both front tyres close to the limit.

Brake hose ferrules corroding.

Front brake hoses perishing.

Grille in front bumper is loose.

Metal brake pipes going to rear hoses corroding.

N/s front lower ball joint gaiter split.

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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J964 WDW is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 J964 WDW, 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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J964 WDW is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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