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AE51 YXL

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,397 mi
Last recorded114,397 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,397 miles

both headlights,beam intensity deteriorated.advise attention.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 112,300 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 112,300 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 109,749 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 109,746 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 106,897 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 106,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 102,552 miles

advisory.offside headlight beam intensity deteriorated.advise attention.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 102,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advisory.offside headlight beam intensity deteriorated.advise attention.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 97,821 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 97,817 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s rear disc scored and pitted advise attention

Pass 22 Jun 2009 92,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 87,150 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 79,089 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 72,387 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 64,071 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

light bulging to nearside rear tyre tread

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 YXL is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YXL, 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

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What year was AE51 YXL registered?

AE51 YXL is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is AE51 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 YXL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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