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AD52 PYH

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,986 mi
Last recorded128,986 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 PYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 128,986 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 120,799 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Aug 2019 120,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 108,999 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 108,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 101,682 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,675 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 93,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 86,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 86,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on dash

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre presihed

Fail 27 Jun 2014 78,310 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on dash

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre presihed

Pass 7 May 2013 70,317 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 64,387 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,387 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 54,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,942 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 46,715 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO ERAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,715 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO ERAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,100 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,816 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 25,238 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 25,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,557 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,557 miles

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

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 PYH is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PYH, 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 PYH registered?

AD52 PYH is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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