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AK51 HWR

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,449 mi
Last recorded196,449 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 196,449 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn/deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 196,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front suspension arm bushes worn/deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 195,554 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 194,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 191,510 miles

ns headlight deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2014 191,481 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

ns headlight deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2013 184,574 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 169,686 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 156,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns cv boot deteriorated

osf brake hose deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2010 141,232 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 141,031 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 129,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 113,381 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 5 Nov 2007 97,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 79,718 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 66,789 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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AK51 HWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HWR, 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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AK51 HWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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