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AE51 VVU

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,966 mi
Last recorded116,966 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 116,966 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 108,025 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 99,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2013 93,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated in plastic coating

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 89,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2012 89,398 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,831 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Feb 2009 70,090 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 59,597 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 51,921 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 44,507 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 VVU is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

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

Is AE51 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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