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AP51 KUU

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,518 mi
Last recorded111,518 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 KUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 111,518 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 111,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 2 Jan 2020 99,599 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 27 Dec 2018 99,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 99,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Jan 2017 97,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. nail in tyre (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, has cuts to the tyre tread ,outer wall and slight damage to the outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and uneven tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 95,778 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing thin

Fail 11 Dec 2015 95,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,368 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 94,368 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 30 Dec 2013 91,463 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 91,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 88,378 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 85,245 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 83,135 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 83,135 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 81,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 81,014 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 79,584 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 79,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 60,425 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,672 miles

Front number plate cracked but not affecting readability

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 KUU is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KUU, 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 KUU is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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