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A7 VSX

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

175,968 mi
Last recorded175,968 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 175,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 153,356 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 143,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 132,102 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 114,834 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 114,829 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 102,069 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2018 102,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Tyre pressures low offside front and nearside rear

Pass 26 Oct 2017 98,658 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,240 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 93,239 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 87,280 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,650 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 81,650 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 76,565 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,686 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,831 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,545 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 61,545 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,375 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 55,375 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,259 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 42,903 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 35,221 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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A7 VSX is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 A7 VSX, 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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What year was A7 VSX registered?

A7 VSX is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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