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AE51 VVG

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,744 mi
Last recorded112,744 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 112,744 miles

EML Light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 112,744 miles

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

EML Light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 108,167 miles

Both headlamp beams/aim just acceptable.

EML light on.

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre wearing heavier on edges.

o/s/f tyre scrubbing away on inner edge, advise change

rear axle bushes perishing.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,694 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS SLIGHTLY DIM, LENSES WEATHERED.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 102,694 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BOTH HEADLIGHTS SLIGHTLY DIM, LENSES WEATHERED.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,676 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,160 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 91,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 84,360 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 76,667 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,475 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,952 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,238 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 38,964 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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AE51 VVG is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AE51 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

AE51 VVG is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is AE51 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VVG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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