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J148 TRW

1992 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,345 mi
Last recorded76,345 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Passat138,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 TRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 76,345 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,952 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 71,995 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 69,102 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,521 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 66,517 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 63,540 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,184 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2012 60,125 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,657 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,701 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,618 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 50,618 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 48,041 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 45,715 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,081 miles

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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J148 TRW is a 1992 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 138,082 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J148 TRW, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J148 TRW registered?

J148 TRW is a 1992 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J148 TRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J148 TRW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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