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AD02 CAX

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,632 mi
Last recorded107,632 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 107,632 miles

rear discs poor

Fail 5 Aug 2011 107,632 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs lipped and rusty

rear discs poor

Pass 12 Jul 2010 99,004 miles

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

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

front brake disc inner faces rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2010 98,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc inner faces rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2009 91,883 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 84,180 miles

front brake disc inner face edges light rust

Pass 16 Jul 2007 74,730 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2006 64,362 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 64,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Sills covered by trims.

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 CAX is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CAX, 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 CAX registered?

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

Is AD02 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 CAX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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