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AE03 KUV

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,819 mi
Last recorded131,819 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 KUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 131,819 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 124,768 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 124,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 116,302 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 106,557 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 106,557 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 97,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 97,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both head lamps not clean

front brake discs badly corroded

offside front tyre worn from edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 87,837 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,103 miles

front brake discs worn

rear number plate worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,748 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 69,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,967 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,508 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,704 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,894 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 KUV is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV registered?

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

Is AE03 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 KUV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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