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AC03 BXU

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,814 mi
Last recorded140,814 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2010 140,814 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 140,814 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 121,470 miles

Full covers fitted engine and lower floor.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

screen crack out of wiped area

Fail 12 Jan 2009 121,466 miles

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Full covers fitted engine and lower floor.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2008 103,414 miles

undertray + sill covers

Fail 3 Jan 2008 102,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

undertray + sill covers

Pass 27 Dec 2006 88,521 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted. †Under trays fitted. †Nearside front trim poor fitment. †

Fail 27 Dec 2006 88,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front under trim poor fitment

plastic sills + undertrays fitted

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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AC03 BXU is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AC03 BXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC03 BXU registered?

AC03 BXU is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AC03 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 BXU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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