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AD03 VRL

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

252,215 mi
Last recorded252,215 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 252,215 miles

coil springs rusty

front number plate poor

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 14 Nov 2015 242,861 miles

Driver wive temporary thing on way

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 226,067 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 208,562 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 186,452 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 166,344 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 141,204 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 122,791 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 102,923 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 102,923 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 82,223 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 82,091 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 57,477 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 57,443 miles

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

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 VRL is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

AD03 VRL is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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