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L943 HBH

1993 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,166 mi
Last recorded89,166 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Passat139,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL943 HBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 89,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 84,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 80,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 76,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated by axel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 72,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 66,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 62,697 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,885 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,739 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 60,739 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,536 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 60,536 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,254 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,039 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 59,556 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,492 miles

front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,278 miles

Advise offside rear brake slightly low on performance

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 57,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Advise offside rear brake slightly low on performance

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,412 miles

Advise front wiper blades starting to split

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,699 miles

Advise all rear brake hose ferruls starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2008 52,408 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,264 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,965 miles

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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L943 HBH is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 139,186 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 L943 HBH, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L943 HBH registered?

L943 HBH is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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