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AD02 KJU

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,870 mi
Last recorded163,870 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 163,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 163,701 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative Hazard lights only work on Nearside (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle Bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle Bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 155,475 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 149,485 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 141,735 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 141,733 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 141,339 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FORWARD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 134,310 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 134,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 133,195 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 126,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

check engine light on

Fail 28 Jul 2016 126,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

check engine light on

Pass 20 Aug 2015 115,360 miles

Front brake disc inner faces are lipped .

Headlight lenses are faded but not affecting beam image yet.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside rear tyre is worn slightly feathered on inner edge of tread.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 115,360 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc inner faces are lipped .

Headlight lenses are faded but not affecting beam image yet.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside rear tyre is worn slightly feathered on inner edge of tread.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 102,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 102,185 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 89,409 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 89,409 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,574 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 74,573 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,055 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,293 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,308 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,604 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,056 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,421 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KJU is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJU, 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 KJU is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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