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AD02 AYH

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,760 mi
Last recorded51,760 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 AYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 51,760 miles

Rear Shock absorber casings corroding

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At wear limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 51,760 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At wear limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber casings corroding

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 51,432 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 50,897 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 50,314 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,549 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 48,168 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 47,203 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,278 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,364 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 42,888 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,429 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 41,428 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 39,971 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,758 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,139 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,353 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,550 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 24,166 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 AYH is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AD02 AYH, 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 AYH registered?

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

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