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AP51 HCX

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

223,515 mi
Last recorded223,515 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 223,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 223,515 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 211,977 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 196,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 182,883 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 182,883 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 166,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 166,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 154,225 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 139,378 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 178,561 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 178,161 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 129,571 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 HCX is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

AP51 HCX is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is AP51 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 HCX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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