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B3 YHH

1990 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,529 mi
Last recorded121,529 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Passat145,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 YHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 121,529 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 121,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 118,139 miles

vehicle has minor underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2023 114,774 miles

Light corrosion on underbody of vehicle

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 103,536 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 102,354 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in rear end of offside and nearside outer sills

Fail 2 Nov 2020 102,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in rear end of offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in offside and nearside rear sill ends

Fail 24 Apr 2019 98,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,617 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 94,617 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,024 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 90,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front headlamp damp inside

Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 82,672 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 81,534 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 79,109 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 76,798 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,079 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 71,029 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 71,028 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 68,020 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 68,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 64,875 miles

osf head lamp reflecter a bit yellow

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 YHH is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 145,945 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 YHH, 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 36 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 YHH registered?

B3 YHH is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 April 1990.

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