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AD03 ZWK

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,918 mi
Last recorded165,918 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 165,918 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear door damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2022 163,710 miles

damage to offside of vehicle

oil leak gearbox

Pass 20 Jul 2021 159,976 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2021 159,976 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2020 157,341 miles

offside front cv boot pin holed

oil leak engine

Pass 17 Jul 2019 154,877 miles

SLIGHT WEEP OF GREASE FROM OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT

Pass 17 Jul 2018 151,838 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 21 Jul 2017 147,975 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES PERISHED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Pass 22 Jul 2016 145,216 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 24 Jul 2015 142,437 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 140,620 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 138,461 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 138,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 135,100 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jul 2012 135,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2011 130,516 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front head lights slightly faded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 125,800 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 120,539 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 113,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 105,565 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 25 Jul 2006 88,149 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 88,149 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZWK is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

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

Is AD03 ZWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 ZWK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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