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AK51 OMO

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,170 mi
Last recorded158,170 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 OMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2011 158,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs rusted front numberplate cracked under engine tray split scratch to front windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2011 158,170 miles

front brake discs rusted front numberplate cracked under engine tray split scratch to front windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2010 143,108 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 132,606 miles

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

engine management light on

nearisde front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2009 117,043 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 115,288 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 114,637 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 114,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 13 Dec 2007 106,417 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 106,417 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 96,071 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 96,056 miles

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

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

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

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 OMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 2,771cc petrol 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 OMO, 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 OMO registered?

AK51 OMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is AK51 OMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 OMO 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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