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AD03 VLA

2003 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,271 mi
Last recorded54,271 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 54,271 miles

Front & rear brakes,rear tyres required shortly,tailgate not openning.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 51,920 miles

exhaust catalytic converters deteriating at "flexi" joints

Pass 1 Dec 2012 48,057 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tyres appear to be under inflated

Pass 1 Dec 2011 43,497 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,783 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,519 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 19,947 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,289 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 17,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,224 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 VLA is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

AD03 VLA is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is AD03 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 VLA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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