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AP51 BCK

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,108 mi
Last recorded122,108 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 122,108 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2011 111,776 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 111,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Sep 2010 103,722 miles

Front brake pads look low

Fail 14 Sep 2010 103,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads look low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 93,912 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 93,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,721 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,948 miles

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 15 Sep 2006 55,069 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 46,454 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 BCK is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BCK, 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 BCK registered?

AP51 BCK is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AP51 BCK safe to buy?

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