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AP51 HDC

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,180 mi
Last recorded183,180 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 183,180 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 183,180 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 180,635 miles

Front and rear brake disc corroded

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

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

engine management ligh on

Pass 25 Jun 2013 178,206 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust middle box corroded

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 178,206 miles

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust middle box corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 174,978 miles

front brake disc inner face corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 171,299 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 166,330 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2010 166,330 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 159,637 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 149,858 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 149,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 141,130 miles

off side front tyre tread low and worn badly on inside edge

rear number plate dirty

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2006 130,827 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 HDC is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC registered?

AP51 HDC is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is AP51 HDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 HDC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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