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AD52 UNN

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,634 mi
Last recorded102,634 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 UNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 102,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel pipe damaged at front floor (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached balljoint nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside front shock absorber badly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside front shock absorber badly corroded

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2018 101,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,693 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 93,693 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,628 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,887 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 82,366 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,824 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 78,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 73,495 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,751 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 52,947 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 50,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,631 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,982 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 31,519 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 UNN is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UNN, 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 UNN registered?

AD52 UNN is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is AD52 UNN safe to buy?

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