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SL13408

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

477,459 mi
Last recorded477,459 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13408
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 477,459 miles

Front Lower lower cross member slight corrosion

Nearside Front wheel arch slight corrosion

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 476,545 miles

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

Front Axle corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 476,455 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 474,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front and Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 474,343 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front and Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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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SL13408 is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL13408, 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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SL13408 is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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