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AO51 OHU

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,187 mi
Last recorded199,187 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 OHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 199,187 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 199,184 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 189,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 189,873 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 184,023 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 175,696 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 163,156 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 163,156 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 154,859 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 144,527 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 144,524 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 134,452 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 134,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 127,068 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 121,018 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 121,018 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 113,141 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 13 Oct 2011 105,373 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 98,578 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 92,092 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 82,421 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 75,569 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 75,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 68,976 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 68,976 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 59,407 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 OHU is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 OHU, 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 OHU registered?

AO51 OHU is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is AO51 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 OHU shows 26 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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