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AE03 KPA

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,859 mi
Last recorded66,859 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 KPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,859 miles

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

exhaust front section (flex)

nail in offside rear tyre and cracking

nearside front brake disc corroded inner face

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front brake disc corroded inner face

offside front tyre cracking

offside front wing corroded

offside rear light lense cover broken

Fail 30 Mar 2015 66,859 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust front section (flex)

nail in offside rear tyre and cracking

nearside front brake disc corroded inner face

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front brake disc corroded inner face

offside front tyre cracking

offside front wing corroded

offside rear light lense cover broken

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,096 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Coolant leak

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust front section at flex

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2014 63,096 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust front section at flex

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2013 58,851 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust front section (flex) corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 58,851 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust front section (flex) corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 54,934 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 1 Feb 2012 54,934 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,785 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 50,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 44,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,052 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,690 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,614 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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AE03 KPA is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AE03 KPA, 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 AE03 KPA registered?

AE03 KPA is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is AE03 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 KPA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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