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AD02 YZB

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,956 mi
Last recorded109,956 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 YZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 109,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

center exhaust flex joint poor condition

Fail 20 Apr 2017 109,896 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (bumper) (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

center exhaust flex joint poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2016 102,311 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 102,309 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,417 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,304 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,966 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,397 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,856 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 63,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear service and parking brake readings slightly low.Rear brake imbalance of 35%.

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,767 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,048 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 39,048 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2006 35,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,269 miles

Nearside 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 YZB is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

AD02 YZB is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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