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AO51 YNW

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,189 mi
Last recorded129,189 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 129,189 miles

Handbrake button damaged but working ok

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 122,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Hand brake button damaged but working ok

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 114,450 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 114,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2012 108,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 104,999 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 104,994 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 95,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

hand brake lever button missing but releasing mechanism still operational

Fail 26 Aug 2010 95,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

hand brake lever button missing but releasing mechanism still operational

Pass 10 Aug 2009 84,764 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 84,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 75,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake release button damaged but still operates

rear number plate starting to delaminate

very slight perishing to rear tyres in tread groove

Pass 8 Aug 2007 65,440 miles

handbrake lever release button damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Aug 2006 57,631 miles

handbrake release button damaged

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 YNW is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YNW, 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 YNW is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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