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AP51 BCV

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,095 mi
Last recorded197,095 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 197,095 miles

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

front wipers slight smear

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre's perished

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Fail 29 Jan 2016 197,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

front wipers slight smear

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre's perished

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 19 May 2014 191,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded in places

n/s/r axle bush deterioated

rear brake disc's corroded on outer edge

suspension shows age/wear

Fail 19 May 2014 191,977 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded in places

n/s/r axle bush deterioated

rear brake disc's corroded on outer edge

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 7 May 2013 188,612 miles

all brake discs corroding on edges

exhaust corroding in places

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor just meeets

suspension shows age/wear

Fail 7 May 2013 188,612 miles

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

all brake discs corroding on edges

exhaust corroding in places

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor just meeets

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 22 Mar 2012 184,837 miles

both front tyres perishing/close to wear bars

exhaust corroding in places

front + rear number plates deteriorating

front discs heavily corroded

o/s/f outer cv gaitor heavily perished (may need replacing soon)

rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2012 184,837 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres perishing/close to wear bars

exhaust corroding in places

front + rear number plates deteriorating

front discs heavily corroded

o/s/f outer cv gaitor heavily perished (may need replacing soon)

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 172,422 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

front & rear brake discs corroded & lipped

front & rear number plates for condition

nearside & offside front brake flexi hoses perished advice replace soon

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2010 158,339 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs corroding

rear discs corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Feb 2010 158,339 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

front discs corroding

rear discs corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2009 151,187 miles

airbag light on

exhaust corroding

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre on limit (may need replacing soon)

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars/wearing outter edge

passenger seat not fitted at time of test

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 145,623 miles

front discs corroded

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f outter cv gaitor perishing

n/s/r tyre wearing outter edge

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 13 Aug 2007 130,478 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 129,687 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 116,200 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge, just meets criteria

wipers starting to smear

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 BCV is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BCV, 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 BCV is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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