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AD52 PZY

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

173,975 mi
Last recorded173,975 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 PZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 173,975 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust centre silencer outer skin deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer front mounting broken due to corrosion

exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2021 173,968 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust centre silencer outer skin deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer front mounting broken due to corrosion

exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2020 168,247 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 168,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 163,425 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 156,495 miles

exhaust centre silencer, outer skin deteriorated

nearside front wing heavily corroded

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Jan 2019 156,489 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre silencer, outer skin deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

nearside front wing heavily corroded

offside front tyre wearing low

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Dec 2017 147,137 miles

exhaust centre clamp starting to deteriorate

exhaust centre silencer outer skin peeling away

Pass 23 Dec 2016 139,573 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 139,573 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 131,673 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 131,673 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 131,597 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 118,492 miles

nearside front tyre worn low inner and outer tread

nearside rear upper tail light not working

offside front tyre worn low inner tread

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 10 Feb 2014 106,381 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,435 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 83,219 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 82,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,761 miles

nearside front tyre wearing more on outer and inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,426 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 43,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,604 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,430 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,037 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 25,037 miles

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

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 PZY is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PZY, 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 PZY registered?

AD52 PZY is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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