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AD03 VSE

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,171 mi
Last recorded80,171 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2009 80,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 70,757 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 70,757 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 56,581 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,976 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 15 Sep 2006 92,440 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 VSE is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

AD03 VSE is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is AD03 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 VSE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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