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AD02 KFC

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

191,838 mi
Last recorded191,838 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 191,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 177,502 miles

O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5MM AND BALDING ON EDGES ADVISE CHANGE = N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5MM = N/S/R TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 2.5/3.5MM

Fail 5 Aug 2013 177,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5MM AND BALDING ON EDGES ADVISE CHANGE = N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5MM = N/S/R TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 2.5/3.5MM

Pass 17 Jul 2012 167,026 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 167,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 158,361 miles

front and rear discs worn

Fail 11 Jul 2011 158,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 146,983 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 146,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 129,131 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 129,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 109,529 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 92,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 73,210 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 KFC is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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