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AD03 TRV

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,856 mi
Last recorded169,856 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 TRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 169,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 169,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 159,805 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 159,805 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 137,949 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 137,949 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 125,228 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 113,344 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 98,685 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 96,920 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,248 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 73,988 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,872 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 59,872 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 46,442 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 46,442 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,961 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 TRV is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AD03 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

AD03 TRV is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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