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AJ51 VVU

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,506 mi
Last recorded147,506 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 147,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 147,505 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Dangerous. Do not drive (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested As a result of the exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Brake pedal stuck half way down during brake test

Pass 15 Oct 2020 147,431 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 147,431 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 144,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 140,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 131,751 miles

Rear exhaust section mounting bracket broken

Fail 11 Jul 2017 131,751 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust section mounting bracket broken

Pass 3 Oct 2016 123,117 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 123,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 112,752 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front and rear arm bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 112,752 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine cover fitted

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front and rear arm bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 104,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,225 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 94,225 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 85,586 miles

Service due in 2000 miles

Clutch bite is high

Crack in offside rear lamp unit

Front anti-roll bar drop links are starting to split

Slight splitting to rear axle bushes

Fail 19 Oct 2012 85,586 miles

Clutch bite is high

Crack in offside rear lamp unit

Front anti-roll bar drop links are starting to split

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

Service due in 2000 miles

Slight splitting to rear axle bushes

Pass 25 Oct 2011 76,459 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 76,459 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,311 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,281 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 53,281 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,703 miles

chip in a zone.rear num ber plate distorted

Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,012 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 32,348 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 VVU is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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