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AD53 CWW

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,268 mi
Last recorded169,268 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 CWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 169,268 miles

eml light on

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar link bushes poor condition

front cv boots in poor condition

front no plate damaged

headlights in poor condition

nsf shock damp

rear indicators fading

Fail 9 Nov 2015 169,236 miles

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

eml light on

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar link bushes poor condition

front cv boots in poor condition

front no plate damaged

headlights in poor condition

nsf shock damp

rear indicators fading

Pass 13 Nov 2014 160,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

rear tyres worn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 148,553 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 148,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

front of engine noisy

nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 30 Aug 2012 136,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray loose

front discs worn

front number plate damaged

nearside front shock-absorber damp

offside and nearside front suspension -upper and lower bushes worn/weak. slight play in offside and nearside lower ball joints

Fail 25 Aug 2012 136,661 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray loose

front discs worn

front number plate damaged

nearside front shock-absorber damp

offside and nearside front suspension -upper and lower bushes worn/weak. slight play in offside and nearside lower ball joints

Pass 7 Jun 2011 120,292 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

os wiper poor, front discs poor & rear, nsr discs signs off heat, engine light on

Fail 7 Jun 2011 120,291 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

os wiper poor, front discs poor & rear, nsr discs signs off heat, engine light on

Pass 9 Apr 2010 99,488 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 99,488 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front discs worn

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,780 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil light stays on

Fail 11 Mar 2008 61,588 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 61,588 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,105 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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AD53 CWW is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AD53 CWW, 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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AD53 CWW is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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