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AO51 FCG

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,471 mi
Last recorded97,471 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 97,471 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,692 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 90,692 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 83,824 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 83,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 77,187 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 72,180 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 67,027 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 67,027 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 62,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,228 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 FCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO51 FCG, 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 AO51 FCG registered?

AO51 FCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is AO51 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 FCG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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