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AE51 VXK

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,677 mi
Last recorded183,677 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2008 183,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2008 183,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2007 182,097 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 181,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads low. ex engine oil leak no emission test. o/s/r tyre low.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 160,900 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 133,336 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 VXK is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE51 VXK?

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What year was AE51 VXK registered?

AE51 VXK is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is AE51 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VXK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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