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AD02 KMU

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,890 mi
Last recorded160,890 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 160,890 miles

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

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

n/s/r child seat fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 160,889 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 156,388 miles

brake test not done

Fail 2 Oct 2015 156,388 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake test not done

Pass 2 Oct 2014 151,705 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 143,706 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 134,981 miles

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

Offside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 12,457 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 12,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 111,250 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,169 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 80,605 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 80,605 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 74,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 51,213 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 KMU is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KMU, 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 KMU is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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