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AE03 KUX

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,985 mi
Last recorded88,985 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 88,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 88,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,073 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,278 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,921 miles

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

O/S/F tyre feathered on inside edge.

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

Oil light on.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 72,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

O/S/F tyre feathered on inside edge.

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

Oil light on.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,544 miles

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Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,883 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,937 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,825 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 KUX is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE03 KUX registered?

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

Is AE03 KUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 KUX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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