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AD53 SLZ

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,412 mi
Last recorded50,412 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 50,412 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 42,855 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 42,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 May 2010 37,178 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 34,182 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 29,564 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 24,773 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 SLZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD53 SLZ?

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What year was AD53 SLZ registered?

AD53 SLZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AD53 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 SLZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD53 SLZ have outstanding finance?

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