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AJ51 YTZ

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,687 mi
Last recorded125,687 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 YTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 125,687 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 124,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 124,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 122,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 122,735 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 121,135 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 118,759 miles

Central Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 115,329 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,256 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 111,090 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 108,230 miles

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

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

management light on

offside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

rear middle seat belt not tested due to child seat

Fail 8 Oct 2012 108,209 miles

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

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

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

management light on

offside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

rear middle seat belt not tested due to child seat

Pass 5 Oct 2011 105,587 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 104,660 miles

BRAKE PIPE UNDER THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE INSPECTED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVER PASS/ADVISE

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 99,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2008 96,188 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 88,508 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 88,508 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YTZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AJ51 YTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ51 YTZ registered?

AJ51 YTZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is AJ51 YTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 YTZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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