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AD02 YYL

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,131 mi
Last recorded120,131 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 120,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 119,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 113,324 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 113,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 105,885 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 105,883 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,449 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 98,449 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,428 miles

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

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

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

corroded exhaust system.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 94,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

corroded exhaust system.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 89,443 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,558 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2009 79,101 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 79,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2008 71,588 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 61,261 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,261 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 54,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YYL is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

AD02 YYL is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is AD02 YYL safe to buy?

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