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FL52 AAX

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

210,537 mi
Last recorded210,537 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 AAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 210,537 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 209,025 miles

o/s/f outer wing corroded covered with sticky tape but no sharp edge

Pass 26 Sep 2022 207,328 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 205,301 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 203,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake reserve travel just met

Pass 21 Sep 2019 201,000 miles

Front both sides head lamps dim image

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 197,594 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 191,129 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 175,501 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 170,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 170,661 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 113,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 113,001 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 108,213 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 102,161 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 102,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 96,699 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 91,813 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 87,101 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 79,779 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 79,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 73,061 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 65,353 miles

slight crackes in both front cv boots ok at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2006 63,223 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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FL52 AAX is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 109,643 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 FL52 AAX, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL52 AAX registered?

FL52 AAX is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is FL52 AAX safe to buy?

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