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A4 TMV

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,808 mi
Last recorded126,808 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 TMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 126,808 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 126,784 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 126,685 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 125,801 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 125,679 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 124,884 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 124,741 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 124,719 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 121,590 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 120,507 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 120,377 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 120,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 119,162 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 119,162 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 118,187 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 116,342 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 113,363 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 109,730 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 104,113 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 95,551 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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A4 TMV is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A4 TMV, 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 A4 TMV registered?

A4 TMV is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 November 1991.

Is A4 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 TMV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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