MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front tyre inner edge wearing thin
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front tyre inner edge wearing thin
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front tyre worn low outer edge
nearside rear shock absorber leaking fluid
nearside rear tyre worn low + cracks in tread
offside rear tyre cracks in tread
nearside front tyre worn low outer edge
nearside rear shock absorber leaking fluid
nearside rear tyre worn low + cracks in tread
offside rear tyre cracks in tread
both front brake flex hose just starting to crack
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK51 EBV is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AK51 EBV, 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
How do I check the history of AK51 EBV?
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What year was AK51 EBV registered?
AK51 EBV is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 September 2001.
Is AK51 EBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK51 EBV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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