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GU02 HRX

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,756 mi
Last recorded182,756 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Passat109,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 HRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 182,756 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 183,751 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 161,250 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s n/s rear brake discs rusted / worn.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 124,453 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 92,303 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 73,311 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 73,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,982 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,464 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 5 Apr 2007 61,277 miles

n/s/f trye inner sidewall split no core exposed

Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,376 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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GU02 HRX is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU02 HRX, 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 GU02 HRX registered?

GU02 HRX is a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is GU02 HRX safe to buy?

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