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AF51 DLO

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

298,391 mi
Last recorded298,391 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 DLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 298,391 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front bumper edges inscure

o/s/r brake cover broken

Fail 25 Sep 2014 283,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 272,898 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 253,867 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 253,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 238,427 miles

AIRBAG FAULT

FRONT PLATE

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS

Fail 23 Nov 2011 238,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

AIRBAG FAULT

FRONT PLATE

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS

Pass 18 Nov 2010 220,306 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 220,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 210,432 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

FRONT NUMBER PLATE

N/S/CV BOOT PERRISHING

REAR INDICATER BULBS SHOWING SLIGHT WHITE

Pass 18 Nov 2008 192,398 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 164,613 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 125,567 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 DLO is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF51 DLO, 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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AF51 DLO is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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