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AO51 EYY

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,033 mi
Last recorded118,033 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 EYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 118,033 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 108,483 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,568 miles

Front Bumper insecure at lower

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 97,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Bumper insecure at lower

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 90,386 miles

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 22 Apr 2013 73,368 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,286 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 67,286 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 65,875 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 64,336 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 62,988 miles

all discs starting to corrode

Pass 13 May 2008 61,724 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 60,671 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 59,769 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 57,356 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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AO51 EYY is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AO51 EYY, 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 AO51 EYY registered?

AO51 EYY is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AO51 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 EYY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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