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G130 XNM

1990 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

291,051 mi
Last recorded291,051 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2006
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Passat145,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG130 XNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2006 291,051 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 290,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear axle bushessplit and worn

Fail 2 Sep 2006 290,687 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear beam axle bushes split and worn

off side front top mount worn

Pass 13 Sep 2005 216,621 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 216,621 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

poor effort both rear service brakes.

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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G130 XNM is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 G130 XNM, 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 G130 XNM registered?

G130 XNM is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G130 XNM safe to buy?

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