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AP51 EHF

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,541 mi
Last recorded124,541 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 EHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 124,541 miles

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish and split

Fail 5 Oct 2016 124,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish and split

Pass 15 Sep 2015 111,528 miles

1. Head lamp beam patterns poor. 2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

4. Both rear tyres wearing low on inside.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 108,326 miles

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

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

front exhaust section slightly deteriorated.

offside rear brake grabbing slightly.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 103,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 96,587 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Exhaust centre box starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,802 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre almost bald on outside raised tread.

neraside rear brake binding slighty.

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 80,305 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 73,914 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,961 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,601 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,453 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 EHF is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EHF, 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 EHF is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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