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A14 TBR

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,640 mi
Last recorded73,640 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 TBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,640 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,479 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 66,828 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 66,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level low

Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on front and rear axles

exhaust condition

front brake balance 28%

headlamp aim/condition

sill covers/undertray fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 66,397 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on front and rear axles

exhaust condition

front brake balance 28%

headlamp aim/condition

sill covers/undertray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,377 miles

corrosion

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,115 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever travel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres soft

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 56,874 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 56,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,366 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 53,357 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,622 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear number plate

Fail 2 Nov 2010 49,622 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear number plate

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,634 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 39,631 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,122 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on limit at outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,941 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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A14 TBR is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 106,820 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 A14 TBR, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A14 TBR is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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