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AD02 FZY

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,805 mi
Last recorded141,805 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2012 141,805 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

different size tyres front and rear

Pass 25 Jun 2012 141,805 miles

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

different size tyres front and rear

Fail 25 Jun 2012 141,802 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

different size tyres on rear compared to front

Fail 18 Jun 2012 141,579 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

different size tyres on rear compared to front

Pass 28 Jun 2011 132,133 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 131,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 123,147 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 123,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 123,091 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2009 111,052 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn to 2mm off side rear worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2008 102,617 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 90,570 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 FZY is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FZY, 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 FZY registered?

AD02 FZY is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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