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B3 FAP

1993 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

127,144 mi
Last recorded127,144 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Passat139,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 FAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 127,144 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 126,462 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 125,492 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 124,793 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 119,037 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 119,013 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 118,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 118,816 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 118,758 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 115,179 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 114,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside sills at rear

Pass 18 Aug 2015 113,572 miles

oil leak[s].

oil leak[s].

Fail 11 Aug 2015 113,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

oil leak[s].

Pass 4 Aug 2014 112,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front left wiper split

Pass 19 Aug 2013 110,221 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 108,560 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 106,981 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 105,451 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 103,424 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 100,497 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 95,638 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 91,269 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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B3 FAP is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B3 FAP, 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 B3 FAP registered?

B3 FAP is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 August 1993.

Is B3 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 FAP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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