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AP51 AHC

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,166 mi
Last recorded139,166 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 AHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 139,166 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak engine ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 134,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bushes deterated (debonding) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes deterating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bushes deterated (debonding) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes deterating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 134,717 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bushes deterated (debonding) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes deterating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bushes deterated (debonding) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes deterating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 127,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 127,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened metal to metal contact with pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 113,090 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 113,015 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 109,989 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 109,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 106,013 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 101,727 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,702 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 92,588 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,142 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 87,142 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 81,423 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 75,778 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,515 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 62,224 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Nov 2007 62,224 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,082 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 55,082 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 49,316 miles

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

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 AHC is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AP51 AHC, 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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AP51 AHC is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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