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AD52 KGN

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,599 mi
Last recorded180,599 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 KGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 180,599 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 173,494 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 173,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 165,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 159,473 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 150,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 138,553 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing on screen.

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Steel wheel fitted on offside rear.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 138,487 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front wipers slightly smearing on screen.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Steel wheel fitted on offside rear.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 129,616 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 129,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

top engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2009 117,990 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 117,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 117,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 96,239 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 96,239 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 60,339 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES,RECOMMEND WHEEL ALIGNMENT. †OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 59,902 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 34,010 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 34,010 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 KGN is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AD52 KGN, 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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AD52 KGN is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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