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AD03 ZWE

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,107 mi
Last recorded139,107 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 139,107 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 139,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 130,550 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 130,541 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 122,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 122,820 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 115,646 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front suspension arm bushes starting to perish.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 115,646 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front suspension arm bushes starting to perish.

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 109,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 109,318 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 103,124 miles

Front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,791 miles

Middle exhaust box rusty.

Small chip in windscreen zone A.

both rear tyres close to legal limit and side walls perished.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,735 miles

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

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

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

nearside front track-rod end boot split.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 83,724 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 83,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 76,771 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,962 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 61,472 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 ZWE is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE registered?

AD03 ZWE is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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