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AE03 KZD

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Green Lpg 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,393 mi
Last recorded202,393 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 KZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 202,393 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring key areas of the test

plastic under body covers fitted obscuring key areas of the test

Fail 28 Feb 2017 202,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring key areas of the test

plastic under body covers fitted obscuring key areas of the test

Pass 16 Feb 2016 185,056 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 184,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 169,659 miles

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 169,658 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

BOTH front brake discs worn corroded and pitted

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 152,166 miles

BOTH front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

BOTH front headlights slightly deteriorated

BOTH rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2013 134,637 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 116,760 miles

BOTH rear brake discs worn and pitted

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

n/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 116,760 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

BOTH rear brake discs worn and pitted

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

n/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 99,546 miles

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

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

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

slight water marks on top of rear registration plate

Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,920 miles

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

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

Slight water marks on rear registration plate

Fail 15 Feb 2010 82,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Slight water marks on rear registration plate

Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,905 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 61,896 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,427 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,920 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 KZD is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,984cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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