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H105 KSW

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

196,048 mi
Last recorded196,048 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH105 KSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2007 196,048 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 195,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 177,758 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 177,758 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 175,812 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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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H105 KSW is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H105 KSW, 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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H105 KSW is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H105 KSW safe to buy?

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