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AD52 PSU

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,619 mi
Last recorded134,619 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 134,619 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 130,006 miles

Front brake imbalance close to limit , 22%

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 129,885 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake imbalance close to limit , 22%

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 123,261 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 123,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2016 112,259 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 101,970 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 101,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 91,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres radial cracking

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 7 May 2014 91,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres radial cracking

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2013 81,918 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 78,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 78,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 68,647 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,710 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 60,710 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,642 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,573 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 PSU 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 71.4%.

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 PSU, 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 PSU registered?

AD52 PSU is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is AD52 PSU safe to buy?

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