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AD02 AXM

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,470 mi
Last recorded126,470 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 AXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 126,470 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 116,425 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 116,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 111,495 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 105,453 miles

engine management light on

Fail 15 May 2013 105,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 May 2012 99,229 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light illuminated

offside rear light cluster cracked

Fail 12 May 2012 99,229 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light illuminated

offside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2011 92,327 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 92,327 miles

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

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

nearside front door is loose on its hinges.

Pass 10 May 2010 85,757 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 85,757 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 79,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2008 71,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2007 63,150 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 63,021 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 54,444 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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AD02 AXM is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AD02 AXM, 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 AD02 AXM registered?

AD02 AXM is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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