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AD02 ZBZ

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,783 mi
Last recorded91,783 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 ZBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2011 91,783 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 91,783 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 79,160 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO O/S/F BRAKE DISCS

Fail 28 Aug 2010 79,157 miles

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO O/S/F BRAKE DISCS

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 58,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 49,791 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,329 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 39,324 miles

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

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

offside front tyre is starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2005 32,339 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 ZBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD02 ZBZ registered?

AD02 ZBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is AD02 ZBZ safe to buy?

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