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AE03 PVL

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,226 mi
Last recorded186,226 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 PVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 186,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

excess oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2019 186,226 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective and offside rear (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

excess oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2018 176,396 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 176,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and osf. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 162,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 158,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 158,570 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 153,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 150,628 miles

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

headlamps deteriorating

offside rear tyre starting to perish and is also wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 134,857 miles

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

small chips in windscreen

Fail 22 May 2013 134,857 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2012 120,625 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 104,254 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 92,503 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 77,087 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 77,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 59,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 14 May 2008 59,301 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,692 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 46,692 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2006 33,499 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PVL is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

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

Is AE03 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 PVL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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