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AD02 BFO

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,485 mi
Last recorded116,485 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 116,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 116,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 101,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,716 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 78,278 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth - 195/65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 78,249 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth - 195/65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 72,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 67,517 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 62,117 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,465 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,598 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,389 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,533 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,852 miles

both front tyre's low and perished

both rear tyre treads perished

rear pads look low

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,121 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,551 miles

rear number plate poor

Fail 22 Jun 2010 35,551 miles

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,795 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,490 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,282 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,624 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 BFO is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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