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G163 VKL

1990 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,974 mi
Last recorded233,974 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Passat145,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG163 VKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2014 233,974 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear disc back plates corroded and rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2011 232,821 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 230,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 230,367 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 229,469 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 225,588 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 221,917 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 214,342 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 213,973 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear shockers damp rear brake pipes rusted

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 VKL is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G163 VKL, 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 G163 VKL registered?

G163 VKL is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G163 VKL safe to buy?

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