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AD03 SZF

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,613 mi
Last recorded117,613 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 117,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 104,597 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 104,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 89,342 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2015 89,342 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished

exhaust system is deteriorated

nearside rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread ie bald & central tread depth at legal limit - just meets the pass standard

offside rear tyre inner edge is devoid of tread ie bald & central tread depth at wear limit

Fail 8 Aug 2013 75,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

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

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

grease detected at offside front outer cv boot no split found

Pass 8 Aug 2013 75,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

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

grease detected at offside front outer cv boot no split found

Pass 4 Aug 2012 67,832 miles

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

both sides front brake discs heavily corrodded reducing braking area.

front exhaust section deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both sides front brake discs inner surfaces corrodded reducing braking area

grease detected at offside front outer cv boot no visible split found

offside front wiper blade rubber split at end

Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both sides front brake discs rusted on inner surfaces reducing braking area

Pass 27 Jun 2009 44,349 miles

Both front brake discs worn/corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake pads worn.

o/s/r lamp unit cracked.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,962 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,286 miles

rear brake pads low change them

right front outer cv gaiter has pin hole in boot change soon

Fail 14 Jun 2007 36,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads low change them

right front outer cv gaiter has pin hole in boot change soon

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,354 miles

rear brake pads very low change them

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 SZF is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZF, 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 SZF registered?

AD03 SZF is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 June 2003.

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