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AO51 FHR

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,676 mi
Last recorded122,676 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 122,676 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 119,385 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 119,385 miles

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

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

rear indicaters turning white

front brake disc worn check pads

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 116,213 miles

offside rear gearbox mounting bolt slack

Fail 4 Mar 2011 114,982 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside gearbox mounting bolt slack

Pass 4 Mar 2011 114,982 miles

offside gearbox mounting bolt slack

Fail 27 Jan 2010 111,398 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 111,398 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 108,132 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Oct 2007 107,290 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 107,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 100,259 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 94,547 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 FHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

AO51 FHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is AO51 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 FHR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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