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AD52 PUV

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,913 mi
Last recorded104,913 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 104,913 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 104,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 98,589 miles

slight play inend trackrod

Fail 20 Jan 2016 98,589 miles

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

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

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

slight play inend trackrod

Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,694 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 86,194 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,759 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 73,838 miles

n/s/f cv boot perished

Pass 22 Jan 2011 65,525 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,115 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)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 50,575 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,067 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 31,267 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,313 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 PUV is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PUV, 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 PUV registered?

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

Is AD52 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 PUV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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