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AO51 YHU

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,246 mi
Last recorded81,246 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,246 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 81,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,410 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,816 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 66,816 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 59,376 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,618 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,451 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 YHU is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

AO51 YHU is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is AO51 YHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 YHU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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