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AE51 VXO

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,415 mi
Last recorded115,415 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 115,415 miles

EML W/L IS ON.

ENGINE MISSFIRE.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMITS NOW,RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 114,347 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc collapsed. (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

EML IS ON.

ENGINE MISSFIRE.

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,609 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED.

ENGINE W/L IS ON.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 97,580 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported broken rear. (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

CHILD SEAT FITTED.

ENGINE W/L IS ON.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,967 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 89,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,186 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 89,175 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre 2mm & sidewall in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear brake discs corroded (advise replacement)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 86,727 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,249 miles

front exhaust in poor condition advise replacement

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 81,810 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2009 77,818 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 18 Nov 2009 77,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 17 Nov 2008 69,330 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2007 61,043 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 30 Nov 2006 54,634 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Dec 2005 44,037 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 VXO is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

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

Is AE51 VXO safe to buy?

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