MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,699 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint corroded (7.1.2)
both head lamp lenses misty
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear discs worn
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear discs worn
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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AE51 VUM is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?
AE51 VUM is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 November 2001.
Is AE51 VUM safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE51 VUM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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