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AD02 KCX

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,044 mi
Last recorded164,044 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2017 164,044 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 17 Aug 2016 160,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general underbody condition

headlamp condition

rear brake disc condition

Fail 17 Aug 2016 160,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general underbody condition

headlamp condition

rear brake disc condition

Pass 11 Aug 2015 154,043 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 154,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 143,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

exhaust center section outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 143,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust center section outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 132,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust section deteriorated

nearside and offside front headlights lenses deteriorated

nearside and offside rear shocks soft

nearside front headlight adjuster damaged [temp repair]

Fail 10 Jul 2013 132,278 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust section deteriorated

nearside and offside front and rear shocks feel soft

nearside and offside front and rear tyres wearing unevenly

nearside and offside front headlights lenses deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked in centre tread

Fail 15 Jun 2012 125,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 125,842 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 109,274 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 109,274 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 91,041 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 85,545 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre is cracked in inner tread groove

Pass 23 May 2008 76,276 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted at edges

Both rear tyres has slight surface cracking to tread

Fail 23 May 2008 76,276 miles

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

Both front brake discs slightly pitted at edges

Both rear tyres has slight surface cracking to tread

Pass 9 Jun 2007 68,195 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 54,269 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 KCX is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 KCX, 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 KCX is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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