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AJ51 HNR

2001 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

327,964 mi
Last recorded327,964 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 327,964 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 327,964 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 319,801 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 318,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 311,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 305,813 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 296,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 289,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 272,709 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 240,159 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 240,159 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 211,466 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 211,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 185,304 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 185,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 157,612 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 157,593 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HNR is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HNR, 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 HNR is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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