MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Both front tyres tread close to limit.
NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses deteriorated.
NSF brake binding slightly.
NSF brake pads low.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres tread close to limit.
NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses deteriorated.
NSF brake binding slightly.
NSF brake pads low.
NSR tyre tread low.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer 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)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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AK51 JEU is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AK51 JEU, 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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What year was AK51 JEU registered?
AK51 JEU is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 September 2001.
Is AK51 JEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK51 JEU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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