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AD52 PLU

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,143 mi
Last recorded147,143 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 147,143 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 136,282 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 136,282 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 126,293 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 116,310 miles

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

o/s/front chassie damaged as marked

Fail 14 Aug 2014 116,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/front chassie damaged as marked

Pass 23 Sep 2013 12,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,237 miles

CORRODED O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 80,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 80,876 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,520 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 70,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 52,778 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,698 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,584 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 27,794 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 27,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 PLU is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

AD52 PLU is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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