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AK51 JCJ

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,485 mi
Last recorded80,485 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 JCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 80,485 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner brake pads look low

Fail 17 Dec 2021 80,481 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front outer CV boot leaking grease, suspect pinhole in boot

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 16 Dec 2020 77,271 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 77,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2019 71,895 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 71,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,655 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 64,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil Leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,271 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 128,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 116,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 106,603 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 94,695 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,375 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 67,620 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,650 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,308 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JCJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JCJ, 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 AK51 JCJ registered?

AK51 JCJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is AK51 JCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 JCJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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