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AD52 KSU

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,312 mi
Last recorded179,312 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 179,312 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 20 Dec 2016 167,168 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside+offside upper arm bushes all have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in c.v grease but can not find a tear in boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside+offside (3.5.1i)

headlamps cloudy

nearside+offside inner tie rods have slight play detected

Fail 20 Dec 2016 167,168 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside+offside upper arm bushes all have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in c.v grease but can not find a tear in boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +worn on inner+outer edges (205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside+offside (3.5.1i)

headlamps cloudy

nearside+offside inner tie rods have slight play detected

Pass 18 Dec 2015 156,583 miles

Both poly 'V' belts poor condition

Nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 156,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper front arm (straight arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Both poly 'V' belts poor condition

Nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 145,206 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 134,557 miles

Nearside front seat belt reel back poor

Offside rear tyre worn on limit on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 125,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 116,959 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 108,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs very worn

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 98,238 miles

slight movement on o/s/f headlamp but not insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2008 85,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2008 73,919 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2008 73,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,700 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,646 miles

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

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 KSU 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 81.3%.

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 KSU, 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 AD52 KSU registered?

AD52 KSU is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is AD52 KSU safe to buy?

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