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AD02 JYZ

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,591 mi
Last recorded176,591 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 JYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 176,591 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 170,493 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 170,493 miles

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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 162,972 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs inner surface coroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 162,972 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs inner surface coroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 156,153 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 26 Sep 2013 156,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 2 Oct 2012 146,675 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 146,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 138,606 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

front headlamp lenses faded slightly affecting beam image

rear axle bushes perished (no movement)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 137,774 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

front headlamp lenses faded slightly affecting beam image

rear axle bushes perished (no movement)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 124,718 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 124,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 111,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 111,596 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 93,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to carry out full inspection of nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2007 70,878 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,906 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Aug 2006 51,905 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

wipers smearing screen

Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,744 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 JYZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JYZ, 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 JYZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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