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AE03 PWV

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,725 mi
Last recorded171,725 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 PWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 171,725 miles

headlamps a little dim

Fail 22 Jun 2016 171,725 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

headlamps a little dim

Pass 8 Jun 2015 159,944 miles

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)

both front headlamps a little dim

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 150,405 miles

checked: nearside & offside rear seat bel best as possible (child seat fitted)

front brake disc's worn & corrode up

front number plate damage.

nearside & offside headlamp lens faded up & pattern weak.

note: engine & gearbox bottom area oily.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 150,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

checked: nearside & offside rear seat bel best as possible (child seat fitted)

front brake disc's worn & corrode up

front number plate damage.

nearside & offside headlamp lens faded up & pattern weak.

nearside & offside rear brake disc's corroded & pitted excessivly.

note: engine & gearbox bottom area oily.

rear brake pad linning approx 90% worn

Pass 21 Mar 2013 138,764 miles

checked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

front brake disc's worn & corrode & pitted up.

front number plate cracked.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside & offside front headlamp lens faded (yellow)

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

nearside rear indicator light faded up.

offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & worn on edges.

rear brake disc's corrode & pitted up.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 138,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

checked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

front brake disc's worn & corrode & pitted up.

front number plate cracked.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside & offside front headlamp lens faded (yellow)

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

nearside rear indicator light faded up.

offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & worn on edges.

rear brake disc's corrode & pitted up.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 116,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front brake sensors damaged

wipers

Fail 24 Mar 2012 116,139 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil low

wipers

Pass 12 Mar 2011 107,476 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 107,476 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 88,497 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 88,497 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 71,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,808 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 59,808 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 47,405 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,330 miles

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

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

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 PWV is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PWV, 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 PWV is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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