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AD03 VPJ

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,723 mi
Last recorded178,723 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 178,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2015 170,742 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges,n/s near limit

some windscreen damage-not in line sight

Pass 15 May 2014 159,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2014 159,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2013 144,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 144,203 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 129,318 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 111,550 miles

n/s + o/s rear tyres near limit 195/65/15

n/s rear side light 75% working

Pass 5 May 2010 96,915 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2010 96,915 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 89,361 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 89,219 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 79,434 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 79,434 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 69,686 miles

NSF Tyre worn on inner edge.

OSF Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

OSR Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 69,686 miles

NSF Tyre worn on inner edge.

OSF Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

OSR Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,481 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 VPJ 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 64.7%.

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

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