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H103 KRE

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

189,480 mi
Last recorded189,480 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH103 KRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2008 189,480 miles

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 173,036 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 173,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 162,502 miles

centre seat belt fraying

nearside rear shockabsorber damp

offside front drive shaft damper loose

Fail 30 Jan 2007 162,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 150,677 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 150,677 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear flexible brake pipe ferules corroding

damage to n/s outer sill and o/s/f floor

front bumper trim insecure

movement in both front lower suspension arm bushes on full lock

n/s/r door damaged

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

o/s head lamp chipped

play in top steering column bush

rear metal brake pipes corroding

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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H103 KRE is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 H103 KRE, 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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H103 KRE is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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