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H117 DVK

1991 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,128 mi
Last recorded209,128 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH117 DVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 209,128 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 208,844 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 195,348 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 194,951 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 182,660 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 182,634 miles

Brake servo damaged and its function is impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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H117 DVK is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H117 DVK, 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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What year was H117 DVK registered?

H117 DVK is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H117 DVK safe to buy?

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