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AP51 AAZ

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

234,280 mi
Last recorded234,280 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 AAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 234,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 8 Jun 2012 221,721 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 211,371 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 211,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 196,292 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 183,355 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 164,083 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 140,961 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 114,595 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 90,966 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 90,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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AP51 AAZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP51 AAZ, 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 AP51 AAZ registered?

AP51 AAZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AP51 AAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 AAZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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