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703 JOB

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

168,587 mi
Last recorded168,587 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration703 JOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 168,587 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 164,393 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 157,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 150,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 142,502 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 137,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 132,398 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 132,398 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 2 bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 125,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 120,145 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 120,145 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 116,583 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 116,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 112,421 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 112,419 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 109,096 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 109,096 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 104,555 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 102,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 102,202 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 101,206 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 95,488 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,506 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 90,481 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 90,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 90,205 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 89,197 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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703 JOB is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 109,643 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 703 JOB, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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703 JOB is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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