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AJ51 HJG

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

225,788 mi
Last recorded225,788 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2015 225,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel lever on calliper seized on. (3.1.6c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake flexi hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

All suspension rubbers deteriorated

Brake test failed due to burst pipe

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 211,890 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all top suspention arm rubber bushes perishing

nearside rear bumpstop missing

offside rear bumpstop insecure

rear exhaust silencer missing and replaced with straight pipe

Fail 8 Sep 2014 211,854 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all top suspention arm rubber bushes perishing

nearside rear bumpstop missing

offside rear bumpstop insecure

rear exhaust silencer missing and replaced with straight pipe

Pass 17 Oct 2013 197,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HEADLIGHTS POOR

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 197,002 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HEADLIGHTS POOR

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 189,565 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

HEADLIGHTS POOR

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

RUST ON TOW BAR

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 182,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 182,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 175,232 miles

BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE POOR

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2010 174,680 miles

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

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

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

BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE POOR

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 156,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 137,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 137,167 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 117,050 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 95,125 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 95,125 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 72,860 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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AJ51 HJG 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 AJ51 HJG, 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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AJ51 HJG is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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