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AE03 KUR

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,829 mi
Last recorded98,829 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 KUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 98,829 miles

Advise reset n/s wash aim

Both front wiper blade rubbers hard but serviceable advise attention

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Perished but serviceable advise attention (2.4.F.3)

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

O/s/r and N/s/rear tyres different construction (assemetric /standard)

Power steering drive belt perished but serviceable advise replacment

Fail 22 Jul 2016 98,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Index plate broken partial missing (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced Inner arm bonded bush failed (2.4.F.2)

Advise reset n/s wash aim

Both front wiper blade rubbers hard but serviceable advise attention

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Perished but serviceable advise attention (2.4.F.3)

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

O/s/r and N/s/rear tyres different construction (assemetric /standard)

Power steering drive belt perished but serviceable advise replacment

Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,151 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 78,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non-std rear number plate fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non-std rear number plate fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

battery warning light displayed

engine oil level low

non-std number plates fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2010 68,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery warning light displayed

engine oil level low

non-std number plates fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,590 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 57,589 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,043 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 48,043 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,346 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 29,154 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 KUR is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 KUR, 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 KUR is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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