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AB02 SKB

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

215,204 mi
Last recorded215,204 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 SKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 215,204 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 215,204 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 205,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper/lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper/lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 205,400 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper/lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper/lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 194,238 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 194,234 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 184,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 171,219 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 16 Oct 2013 171,219 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

engine oil over filled

front brake disc's in poor condtion

Pass 22 Oct 2012 159,842 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 159,806 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 150,636 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 137,563 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 137,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 126,296 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 113,991 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 113,991 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 95,135 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 94,905 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 74,159 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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AB02 SKB is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 AB02 SKB, 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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AB02 SKB is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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