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AC03 CAA

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

158,736 mi
Last recorded158,736 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 158,736 miles

Central exhaust clamp is corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 158,736 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central exhaust clamp is corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 153,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and both rear indicators are slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp is corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2022 153,117 miles

centre exhaust clamp is corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and both rear indicators are slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 147,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

mid exhaust clamp very rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2021 147,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

mid exhaust clamp very rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2020 142,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 142,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 136,960 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 136,957 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 128,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 120,607 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 113,145 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 105,598 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,155 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 89,415 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 81,794 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,914 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 73,914 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 65,873 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 65,873 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 56,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,045 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 46,026 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,684 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,565 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CAA is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CAA, 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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AC03 CAA is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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