MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
headlamps a little dim
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
headlamps a little dim
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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