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GWE22XR

1993 Volkswagen Passat

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

253,585 mi
Last recorded253,585 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2006
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Passat139,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWE22XR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2006 253,585 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 253,585 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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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GWE22XR is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 139,186 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 GWE22XR, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWE22XR registered?

GWE22XR is a 1993 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 February 1993.

Is GWE22XR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWE22XR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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