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G16 XTY

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,443 mi
Last recorded141,443 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 XTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 141,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 137,154 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 134,706 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 134,082 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 127,763 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019

front side wing repeaters externally wired

Fail 8 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2010 122,206 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 122,191 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 122,171 miles

o/s rack boot secure but clip missing

o/s washer jet poor but lhd car

Fail 20 Aug 2009 122,151 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

washer jet o/s inop (lhd car)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 121,638 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 1,455 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 110,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 104,179 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)

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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G16 XTY is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 139,492 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 G16 XTY, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G16 XTY is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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