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AF51 BZE

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

199,199 mi
Last recorded199,199 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 BZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 199,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 188,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 175,637 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged advise to do (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 175,445 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel does not hold (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front of car (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm not 3%4 tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged advise to do (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 155,740 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 146,264 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 146,214 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 136,640 miles

slight corrotion on under body

Fail 17 Sep 2013 136,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrotion on under body

Pass 7 Aug 2012 123,415 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 123,348 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 109,955 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,454 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 84,000 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,017 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 57,516 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,634 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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AF51 BZE 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 76.5%.

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 AF51 BZE, 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 AF51 BZE registered?

AF51 BZE is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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