MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,713 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Front brake discs worn
Repair on fuel tank
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake discs worn
Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN ON INNER EDGES.
FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION.
O/S REAR TYRE IS CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES.
FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION.
O/S REAR TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight perishing on o/s/rear tyre tread
slight perishing on o/s/rear tyre tread
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AP51 HBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 HBU, 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 HBU registered?
AP51 HBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 September 2001.
Is AP51 HBU safe to buy?
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