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AD52 PZJ

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,047 mi
Last recorded120,047 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 PZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2015 120,047 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 120,047 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 115,578 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 106,472 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 106,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S Headlamp (Poor Clear View)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 100,436 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 100,273 miles

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

Nearside 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 Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s headlamp pattern misted over

Pass 4 Jun 2011 92,367 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 92,354 miles

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

Punture in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 May 2010 180,065 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 156,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 136,895 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 136,895 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 115,074 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 84,753 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 PZJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 PZJ registered?

AD52 PZJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is AD52 PZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 PZJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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