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AD03 VRP

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

220,081 mi
Last recorded220,081 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 220,081 miles

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 !!!!

Fail 11 Jul 2019 220,081 miles

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 !!!!

Pass 25 Jul 2018 204,151 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 204,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 190,732 miles

SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 17 Jul 2017 190,732 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 180,084 miles

1/ HEAD LIGHTS SLIGHLY DIM

2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

3/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 11 Jul 2015 171,057 miles

1/ CENTER REAR SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED 2/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 12 Jul 2014 158,823 miles

1/ CENTER REAR SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED 2/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 29 Jun 2013 148,214 miles

1/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 29 Jun 2013 148,214 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 139,790 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 139,790 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 130,166 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 130,166 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 117,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 107,991 miles

1/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE AND VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 7 Jun 2008 97,309 miles

1/ RADIATOR FAN UNIT NOISEY AND WORN

Pass 7 Jun 2007 90,135 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 76,523 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 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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