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AD02 KNS

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,575 mi
Last recorded87,575 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 87,575 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 87,574 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2023 87,203 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 87,203 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 86,043 miles

Multiple brake pipes on rear becoming corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front upper link ball joint rubber has small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 86,043 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Multiple brake pipes on rear becoming corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front upper link ball joint rubber has small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 84,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 84,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 83,159 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 83,159 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 81,564 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 81,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 79,684 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,544 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,501 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,170 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 68,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cracks within the tread but not reaching the cords

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,561 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 61,018 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,230 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,246 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,245 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,186 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,411 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 36,143 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 30,900 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 25,395 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 25,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 KNS is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KNS, 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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What year was AD02 KNS registered?

AD02 KNS is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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