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J984 VJN

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,493 mi
Last recorded158,493 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ984 VJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 158,493 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs + pads very thin

front outer c.v boots heavily perished

o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

rear axle carrier bushes split

rear brake ferrules heavily ocrroded

rear brake pipes heavily corroded

windscreen chipped + cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2008 158,479 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs + pads very thin

front outer c.v boots heavily perished

o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

rear axle carrier bushes split

rear brake ferrules heavily ocrroded

rear brake pipes heavily corroded

windscreen chipped + cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2007 147,645 miles

chip in centre of windscreen.

nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

nearside wiper just starting to split.

Fail 8 Jan 2007 147,645 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip in centre of windscreen.

nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

nearside wiper just starting to 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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J984 VJN is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J984 VJN, 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 J984 VJN registered?

J984 VJN is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 August 1991.

Is J984 VJN safe to buy?

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