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AD02 YSM

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,803 mi
Last recorded123,803 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 YSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 123,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 123,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 94,530 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 94,284 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 86,492 miles

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 86,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,012 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 78,012 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,688 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,736 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 67,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,613 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,135 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 48,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,898 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 YSM is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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