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AD53 OLA

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

238,194 mi
Last recorded238,194 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 238,194 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 212,721 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 185,043 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 170,386 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front plate damaged

head lamps deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2019 160,253 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 160,251 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side zero effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 150,600 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 150,600 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting excessively loose engine mounting bottom nut insecure (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 15 Dec 2017 144,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 133,625 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2016 133,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

engine malfunction light on dash

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2015 130,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 9 Oct 2015 130,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Oct 2014 126,063 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 122,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 122,807 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 112,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded middle section

Pass 30 Nov 2011 100,881 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 89,266 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,011 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,689 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,431 miles

rear wiper split

reccomend to grease brake pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,091 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 OLA is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AD53 OLA, 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 AD53 OLA registered?

AD53 OLA is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is AD53 OLA safe to buy?

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