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AF51 DXP

2001 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,557 mi
Last recorded167,557 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 DXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 167,557 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 167,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 144,998 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 144,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 124,039 miles

both front head lights only just have beam pattern

Pass 21 May 2014 103,608 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 103,381 miles

nearside front tyre inner/outer edges worn

Fail 28 Oct 2013 103,381 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre inner/outer edges worn

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 98,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 98,118 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 93,303 miles

nearside front driveshaft gaiter slight leak of grease

Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,838 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

sump guard fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 80,701 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 75,270 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

covers fitted to outer sills

sump guard fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2007 70,144 miles

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

covers fitted to outer sills

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre flat

sump guard fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,080 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 DXP is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

AF51 DXP is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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