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AD02 KNU

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,906 mi
Last recorded190,906 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 190,906 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 190,904 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 181,412 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 181,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 172,339 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 163,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 31 May 2013 163,570 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 153,769 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on.

Damage to both rear wheel arches.

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 153,745 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake fluid level down.

Brake pad wear indicator light on.

Damage to both rear wheel arches.

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 138,135 miles

Both rear wheel arches damaged.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight damage on near side rear light lense

Fail 16 Jun 2011 138,124 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear wheel arches damaged.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight damage on near side rear light lense

Pass 23 Jun 2010 122,038 miles

Rear brake discs and pads wearing.

Slight play in n/s/f lower front ball joint.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 122,038 miles

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

Rear brake discs and pads wearing.

Slight play in n/s/f lower front ball joint.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 104,753 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight damage on front screen in zone b less than 10mm

Pass 18 Jun 2009 104,753 miles

Slight damage on front screen in zone b less than 10mm

Pass 23 Jun 2008 88,275 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 70,015 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,564 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 KNU is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Beige 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 KNU, 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 KNU is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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