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G163 CHK

1990 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,565 mi
Last recorded111,565 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Passat145,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG163 CHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2013 111,565 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,565 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2012 110,846 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2012 110,846 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2011 109,863 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 109,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 107,593 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 107,593 miles

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

Advise rear discs very worn

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 106,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 106,441 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 105,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 104,207 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 104,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 103,164 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 103,164 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 101,709 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 101,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2005 101,709 miles

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

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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G163 CHK is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G163 CHK, 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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G163 CHK is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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