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AP51 ANF

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,435 mi
Last recorded178,435 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ANF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 178,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 178,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing front (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 178,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs slightly surfice corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2014 170,610 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Nov 2014 170,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Sep 2013 158,054 miles

suspension low around

Pass 24 Aug 2012 149,065 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 142,093 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps dulling

corrosion on front discs

o/s/f tyre worn on outer

wear on front discs

wear on rear discs

wipers smearing thew screen

Pass 29 Mar 2010 138,788 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 18 Mar 2010 138,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Feb 2009 122,808 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 107,901 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 98,953 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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AP51 ANF is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AP51 ANF, 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 ANF is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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