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AD02 KGU

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,441 mi
Last recorded170,441 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 170,441 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2015 159,018 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 May 2015 159,018 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2014 141,016 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2013 256,723 miles

Anti-roll bar "c"link rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Bushes in upper front suspension arms slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear number plate lamp cut out intermittently during test

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rubber bush connecting offside front strut to lower suspension arm si slightly worn

Pass 10 May 2013 256,723 miles

Anti-roll bar "c"link rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Bushes in upper front suspension arms slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear number plate lamp cut out intermittently during test

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

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

Rubber bush connecting offside front strut to lower suspension arm si slightly worn

Pass 2 May 2012 238,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front CVJ boot rubs on front hub on full lock

Fail 2 May 2012 238,914 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front CVJ boot rubs on front hub on full lock

Pass 11 May 2011 220,954 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 220,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes binding

rear discs poor condition

Pass 6 May 2010 203,037 miles

offside headlamp aim on limmits cannot adjust any more

Pass 15 May 2009 186,572 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

traction control light on dash

Pass 8 May 2008 161,433 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 161,433 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 131,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 131,928 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 102,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2006 102,152 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 KGU is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

Is AD02 KGU safe to buy?

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