MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,428 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front subframe rusty, rear axle rusty and bushes deteriorated, oil wetness at turbo pipes, o/s rear tyre uneven wear
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
front subframe rusty, rear axle rusty and bushes deteriorated, oil wetness at turbo pipes, o/s rear tyre uneven wear
wt x4, multi guards fitted, oil leaking from turbo pipes, coolant stain at engine bay hoses
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
wt x4, multi guards fitted, oil leaking from turbo pipes, coolant stain at engine bay hoses
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
wt x4, surface corrosion to suspension componants
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AE51 ZPS is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 ZPS, 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 ZPS registered?
AE51 ZPS is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 December 2001.
Is AE51 ZPS safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE51 ZPS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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