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AD52 UMM

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

193,145 mi
Last recorded193,145 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 193,145 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 193,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 182,399 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2020 182,374 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 173,086 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 145,454 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 145,454 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 142,054 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 131,723 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 131,723 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 120,668 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 113,911 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 103,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 97,209 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 90,142 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 90,142 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)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 81,805 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,291 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,164 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,594 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,343 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 31,824 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 UMM is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

AD52 UMM is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is AD52 UMM safe to buy?

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