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AD03 LDE

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

222,621 mi
Last recorded222,621 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 222,621 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 218,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic Covers Over Body Sills

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 218,152 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic Covers Over Body Sills

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 210,225 miles

Central Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Plastic Covers Over Body Sills

Fail 16 Nov 2020 210,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very Low Reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Engine Undertray Damaged And Loose

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Plastic Covers Over Body Sills

Pass 2 May 2019 198,627 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 188,186 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 178,132 miles

Central part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 May 2017 178,125 miles

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

Central part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 May 2016 170,741 miles

Centre exhaust starting to deteriorate

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 155,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 142,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 124,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 107,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2011 94,657 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 94,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nsf and osf brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 81,408 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 72,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 8 May 2009 72,384 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,643 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage n/s/r wheel arch

slight damage to o/s/r light lens

Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,183 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 39,906 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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AD03 LDE is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 106,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD03 LDE, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD03 LDE registered?

AD03 LDE is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is AD03 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 LDE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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