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AO51 FDZ

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,357 mi
Last recorded124,357 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 124,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 124,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 123,893 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 120,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 114,246 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 114,241 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 108,879 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 108,877 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 101,608 miles

Both wiper rubbers starting to split

Fail 4 Jul 2012 101,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 7 Jul 2011 94,377 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 94,377 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 87,504 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 78,153 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil on min

Fail 29 Jun 2009 78,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil on min

Pass 10 Jul 2008 71,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyers wearing on in side edge

Fail 7 Jul 2008 71,357 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyers wearing on in side edge

Pass 3 Jul 2007 63,869 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 59,879 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 59,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 52,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 52,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AO51 FDZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FDZ, 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 FDZ registered?

AO51 FDZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is AO51 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 FDZ shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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