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901X471

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,801 mi
Last recorded78,801 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration901X471
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 78,801 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 78,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,321 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

body damage n/s/r

front reg cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2013 75,321 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

auxiluly belt worn

body damage n/s/r

front reg cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,512 miles

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

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

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

service light on

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,334 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 66,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,672 miles

Coolant level low

Engine oil level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Washer warning light on

Nearside rear tyre presure very low

Fail 21 Sep 2010 61,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level low

Engine oil level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Washer warning light on

Nearside rear tyre presure very low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 58,680 miles

Oil leak

could not see brake fluid

Fail 10 Sep 2009 58,680 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

could not see brake fluid

Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,191 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,147 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,766 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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901X471 is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 901X471, 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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901X471 is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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