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AD52 PGF

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

266,019 mi
Last recorded266,019 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 PGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 266,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 203,111 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 18 Jan 2020 120,177 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 120,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 110,404 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 107,839 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 104,992 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,750 miles

all four tyres light perished cracks

slight damage to nearside rear light lense

Pass 23 Jan 2015 94,631 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 94,629 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,179 miles

Both headlights have poor pattern.

Centre exhaust clamp and flexipipe in poor condition.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,434 miles

Both headlights have poor pattern.

Centre exhaust clamp bolts rusted.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 85,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both headlights have poor pattern.

Centre exhaust clamp bolts rusted.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,855 miles

cut/slice near side front tyre outer sidewall

front flexi brake hoses perishing

front number plate damaged

near side rear lens cluster cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,048 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,254 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,077 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 61,077 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to near side rear light lens

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,846 miles

damage to front number plate.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 45,126 miles

front number plate damaged.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,185 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 PGF is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PGF, 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 PGF is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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