MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,091 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, flexi hoses to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside front strut top mounting worn.
Rear axle bushes deteriorated.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside front strut top mounting worn.
Rear axle bushes deteriorated.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear subframe bushes badly worn
Rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear subframe bushes badly worn
Rear tyres worn on inner edges
Both rear axle bush's in poor condition.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear axle bush's in poor condition.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear axle bushes worn
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside floor corroded but not within a prescribed area
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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J979 JNV is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 J979 JNV, 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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J979 JNV is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 September 1991.
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