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A311 REG

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,103 mi
Last recorded67,103 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA311 REG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 67,103 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 57,320 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 53,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 46,888 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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A311 REG is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A311 REG, 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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What year was A311 REG registered?

A311 REG is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is A311 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A311 REG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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