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AE03 PVV

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

182,199 mi
Last recorded182,199 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 182,199 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 172,834 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 172,834 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 165,960 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 165,960 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 156,833 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 148,960 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 143,264 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 135,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 124,997 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 113,365 miles

Centre 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)

both rear brakes slightly dragging

both rear tyres cracking on the side walls

Fail 17 Sep 2013 113,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre 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)

both rear brakes slightly dragging

both rear tyres cracking on the side walls

Pass 13 Oct 2012 98,564 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 93,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 84,366 miles

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

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

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

frant disc slightiy pitted

rear disc slightiy pitted

Pass 4 Dec 2009 73,701 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 63,319 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,217 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 37,066 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 PVV is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PVV, 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 PVV registered?

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

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