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AE51 VSF

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

139,023 mi
Last recorded139,023 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 139,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion exhaust silencer in poor condition o/s/f top/rear suspension arm pin hyole in outer ball joint boot nail in n/s/f tyre n/s/f outer c/v boot perishing o/s/f n/s/f top suspension arms inner bushes splitting

rear number plate discoloured n/s/f headlamp glass cloudy small stone chips in windsreen o/s/f headlamp aim on maximum height front brake discs inner faces worrn slight judder

Pass 14 Nov 2013 130,460 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 130,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s/f n/s/f brake hoses perishing front and rear braker discs ridged worn o/s/f n/s/f tyres worn on edges on limit o/s/r tyre 3mm screw in tread small stone chips in windsreen o/s/f rear top arm pin hole in ball joint boot

rear number plate slightly discoloured o/s headlamp on max height o/s/f outer c/v boot perishing o/s/f n/s/f top suspension arms inner bushes perishing splitting o/s/f n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes splitting corrosion exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2012 120,133 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 120,132 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f headlamp lens cloudy n/s/f headlamp pattern poor rear number plate discoloured o/s/f outer c/v boot perishing o/s/f n/s/f top suspension arms inner bushes perishing front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 111,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 111,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 102,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Nov 2010 102,715 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Fail 13 Nov 2009 92,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 92,183 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 83,390 miles

sirface corrosion exhaust various suspension bushes perishing rear number plate slightly discoloured o/s/f headlamp adjuster broken headlamp on minimum aim

Fail 17 Nov 2008 83,390 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 72,958 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Nov 2007 72,958 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,275 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 63,275 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 53,755 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 53,755 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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AE51 VSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 112,604 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 AE51 VSF, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE51 VSF registered?

AE51 VSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is AE51 VSF safe to buy?

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