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AD03 YDY

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,461 mi
Last recorded153,461 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2014 153,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Oct 2014 153,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Aug 2013 149,226 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Aug 2013 149,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2012 133,839 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 200,816 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 189,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel steel all others alloy

Fail 22 Jun 2010 188,465 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r road wheel steel all others alloy

Pass 24 Jun 2009 110,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 100,701 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 89,001 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 68,668 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 YDY is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 YDY registered?

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

Is AD03 YDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 YDY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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