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AE03 KRG

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,351 mi
Last recorded110,351 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 KRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 110,351 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread (esp N/S/R, near limits of wear)

Engine management light stays ON

N/S/F tyre ON limits of tread wear in places

O/S/F tyre almost ON limits of wear

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Small crack at screen

Pass 2 Feb 2012 99,781 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread and abit worn at Inner tread edges

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded in places

N/S/R tyre starting to get low on tread and abit worn at Inner and Outer tread edges

Rear Inner b/pads appear abit low

Small crack at screen

Pass 31 Jan 2011 87,021 miles

Exhaust sytem starting to get abit corroded slightly

Small crack at screen

Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,301 miles

Brake discs appear worn.

Front brakes are out of ballance,

Offside front seat belt is held in extracted position.

Rear brake pads appear low.

Slight play at front suspension lower arms.

\nearside front seat belt is slow to return,

Fail 11 Feb 2010 76,301 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brakes are out of ballance,

Brake discs appear worn.

Offside front seat belt is held in extracted position.

Rear brake pads appear low.

Slight play at front suspension lower arms.

\nearside front seat belt is slow to return,

Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,661 miles

Front brakes are out of ballance.

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

Nearside front seat belt is slow to return.

Nearside rear seat belt is attached to childs seat, Full exam not posible.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 61,661 miles

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

Front brakes are out of ballance.

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

Nearside front seat belt is slow to return.

Nearside rear seat belt is attached to childs seat, Full exam not posible.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,068 miles

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,235 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 36,188 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 KRG is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE03 KRG, 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 KRG registered?

AE03 KRG is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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