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AD52 BNY

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,631 mi
Last recorded149,631 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 149,631 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 142,516 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 142,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 136,470 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 136,459 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 131,123 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 125,616 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 125,615 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine undertray insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2012 120,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,150 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 110,604 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 103,824 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 103,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 90,458 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 75,232 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 65,420 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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AD52 BNY is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AD52 BNY, 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 AD52 BNY registered?

AD52 BNY is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is AD52 BNY safe to buy?

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