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AE03 KSK

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,015 mi
Last recorded109,015 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 KSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 109,015 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 103,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 103,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 99,139 miles

All rear suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate and have surface cracks forming.

Centre exhaust system is starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear upper bump stop is deteriorated.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,295 miles

All rear suspension bushes have fine surface cracks forming.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 91,295 miles

All rear suspension bushes have fine surface cracks forming.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 86,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,092 miles

Exhasut system is starting to deteriroate

Front exhaust flexible coupling is deteriorated > secure and not leaking at present <

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,624 miles

Front flexible exhaust pipe section is starting to deteriorte. ( secure and no leak at present )

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Various oil seeps

Pass 26 Feb 2011 72,517 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Underside of engine bay oily.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,449 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear .nearside front tyre has small cracks appearing in treaded area.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,807 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 56,807 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,345 miles

small chips in front screen

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 KSK is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AE03 KSK, 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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AE03 KSK is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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