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AE03 KUS

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,614 mi
Last recorded144,614 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 144,614 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 139,739 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 135,501 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 135,501 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 129,097 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 129,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 123,398 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2010 108,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2010 108,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2009 95,369 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 84,651 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 69,690 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 50,185 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 KUS is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KUS, 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 KUS registered?

AE03 KUS is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AE03 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 KUS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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