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AC03 CJF

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Gold Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,113 mi
Last recorded116,113 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 116,113 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 116,083 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 101,501 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 101,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,330 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 90,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,364 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

Fail 12 Oct 2010 78,364 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,721 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 69,721 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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AC03 CJF is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Gold with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AC03 CJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC03 CJF registered?

AC03 CJF is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AC03 CJF safe to buy?

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