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AK51 LYT

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,535 mi
Last recorded215,535 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 215,535 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 215,535 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 200,944 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 198,010 miles

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

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

EM light is illuminated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 182,679 miles

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

MIL lamp displayed

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 182,539 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

MIL lamp displayed

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 168,578 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 154,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 154,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 140,865 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 139,090 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 137,323 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 135,462 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Pass 3 Aug 2009 132,570 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 130,091 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 124,404 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 116,279 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 93,571 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 LYT is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AK51 LYT, 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 LYT is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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