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166,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front, lower rear arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
headlights deteriorated, poor beam image
plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
headlights deteriorated, poor beam image
plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
front tyres badly worn/bald edges of tread
headlamps deteriorated, poor beam image
plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
front tyres wearing slightly edges of tread
headlights deteriorated
offside and nearside front wings corroded
rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
front tyres wearing slightly edges of tread
headlights deteriorated
offside and nearside front wings corroded
rear brakes binding slightly
rear tyres slightly perished
1.damage to front windscreen not in drivers view of road at time of test 2, outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 3,front wings starting to corrode
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1.damage to front windscreen not in drivers view of road at time of test 2, outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 3,front wings starting to corrode
1/ both rear tyres wearing on edges
2 pin hole in n/s front outer driver shaft gaiter
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
1. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside front tyre near legal limits. 3. Offside front tyre at legal limits and ios worn on inside edge.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
1. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside front tyre near legal limits. 3. Offside front tyre at legal limits and ios worn on inside edge.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.
1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 2. Offside rear tyre wearing low on edges and is starting to perish.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s engine cover loose
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AD03 ZWJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 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 ZWJ, 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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AD03 ZWJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 June 2003.
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