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AD51 SFY

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,238 mi
Last recorded167,238 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 SFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 167,238 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 152,773 miles

engine management light on

high level stop lamp disconected

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 152,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

high level stop lamp disconected

Pass 23 May 2012 134,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

emissions light on

Pass 25 May 2011 119,661 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 119,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 111,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 111,993 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 103,029 miles

Condensation in the O/S/R light unit

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres side walls damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2009 103,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Condensation in the O/S/R light unit

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres side walls damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2008 92,278 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 77,454 miles

both front tyres low tread , minimum depth is 1.6mm.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 64,074 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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AD51 SFY is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 109,643 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 AD51 SFY, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD51 SFY registered?

AD51 SFY is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 February 2002.

Is AD51 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 SFY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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