MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear of wheel ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SUSPECT FUEL LEAK !!!!
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear of wheel ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SUSPECT FUEL LEAK !!!!
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front wipers slightly smearing windscreen
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front wipers slightly smearing windscreen
SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES
SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking BRAKE PIPE (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES
SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
1/ HEAD LIGHTS SLIGHLY DIM
2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
3/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER
1/ CENTER REAR SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED 2/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES
1/ CENTER REAR SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED 2/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES
1/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
1/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE AND VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS
1/ RADIATOR FAN UNIT NOISEY AND WORN
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AD03 VRP is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?
AD03 VRP is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 August 2003.
Is AD03 VRP safe to buy?
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