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AE03 PUK

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,075 mi
Last recorded104,075 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 104,075 miles

front pads low

Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,530 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front brake pads worn

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,654 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 81,668 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Fail 30 May 2012 81,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,749 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 66,761 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,089 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 57,078 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,949 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 35,363 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,363 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 PUK is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Green 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 PUK, 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 PUK registered?

AE03 PUK is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is AE03 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 PUK 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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