MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front flexi's (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Steering rack gaiter insecure both sides (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre has minor cracks in the tread
nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion in front brake discs
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AE03 PUV is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 PUV, 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
How do I check the history of AE03 PUV?
You can check the full history of AE03 PUV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AE03 PUV registered?
AE03 PUV is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 March 2003.
Is AE03 PUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE03 PUV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AE03 PUV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE03 PUV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.