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AD02 KZU

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

296,361 mi
Last recorded296,361 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 296,361 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 296,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 288,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 288,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 281,440 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 268,934 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED UNABLE TO INSPECT

OIL LEAK

Pass 25 Jan 2016 246,860 miles

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

brake pipes covered unable to inspect

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 222,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 198,967 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 174,975 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 174,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 151,141 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 151,141 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 133,855 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 133,790 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 118,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2008 96,258 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 74,554 miles

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

corrosion on front exhaust silencer

rear number plate discolored

Fail 19 Oct 2007 74,554 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion on front exhaust silencer

rear number plate discolored

Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 60,044 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on front silencer

rear brake pads wearing thin (limit 1.5mm)

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 KZU is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KZU, 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 KZU is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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