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A15 YUB

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

259,426 mi
Last recorded259,426 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 YUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 259,426 miles

front and rear discs corroded

osf and osr tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Nov 2015 259,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet inop (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front and rear discs corroded

osf and osr tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 251,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc coroaded.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 251,911 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc coroaded.

Pass 7 May 2013 247,858 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 247,858 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 238,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 218,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear.

Pass 2 Apr 2010 198,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 198,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 177,279 miles

front wiper slightly worn

offside front headlight slightly low and can't be adjusted with adjuster (seized). beam pattern isn't affected.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 158,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 139,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear pads low

Water inside N/S/R lamp

coolant leak from front radiator

Fail 19 Mar 2007 139,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear pads low

Water inside N/S/R lamp

coolant leak from front radiator

Pass 9 Mar 2006 131,364 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 131,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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A15 YUB is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 106,820 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 A15 YUB, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A15 YUB is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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