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G176 TRC

1990 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,050 mi
Last recorded161,050 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Passat145,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG176 TRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 161,050 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 161,047 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 159,117 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 159,116 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 155,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 155,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 152,346 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust lek at front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to down pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant laek above gearbox

Pass 3 May 2017 146,609 miles

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes.

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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G176 TRC is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G176 TRC, 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 G176 TRC registered?

G176 TRC is a 1990 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G176 TRC safe to buy?

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