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AO51 FXX

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,342 mi
Last recorded125,342 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 125,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil light on

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Deterated surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 125,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Deterated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Surface deterated badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil light on

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Deterated surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 112,506 miles

Rear Tyres showing signs of perishing

All discs showing corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 May 2018 112,506 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All discs showing corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2016 111,323 miles

Front brake discs corrodded

Front pads worn low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 111,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake discs corrodded

Front pads worn low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,257 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Head lamp lenses slightly deterated

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 103,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 103,606 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r tyre has a cut on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,061 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 86,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 86,279 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,334 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 80,334 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 73,000 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 67,389 miles

front washers not very strong

small hole in nearside front cv gaitor

wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,826 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 60,826 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 19 Sep 2006 51,790 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 FXX is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FXX, 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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AO51 FXX is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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