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AP51 KUN

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,351 mi
Last recorded187,351 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 187,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear ones (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear ones (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

all four tyres worn low on the inside edge,s

corrosion along the nearside floor/sill area

screen cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2017 187,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint front one (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear ones (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear ones (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

all four tyres worn low on the inside edge,s

corrosion along the nearside floor/sill area

screen cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2016 185,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

crack in the windscreen on passenger side.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 173,443 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 161,605 miles

Inner Rear 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 150,267 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 135,179 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 124,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 115,908 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 115,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 102,977 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 95,425 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 84,382 miles

covers restricting access of engine compartment and under side components fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2007 84,382 miles

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

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

covers restricting access of engine compartment and under side components fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,017 miles

front brake discs deteriorsting

rear tyres worn

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 KUN is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KUN, 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 KUN is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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