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AD03 LFX

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,578 mi
Last recorded148,578 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 148,578 miles

n/s cv gaiter deteriorated.headlamps fogged

Fail 5 Mar 2016 148,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s cv gaiter deteriorated.headlamps fogged

Pass 7 Mar 2015 139,762 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 134,005 miles

1 air leak under bonnet

1 both head lamps deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 126,919 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 126,919 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 112,337 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 101,050 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 101,050 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 91,885 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 84,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2008 80,010 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 64,067 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 LFX is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

AD03 LFX is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is AD03 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 LFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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