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AC03 CZU

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,163 mi
Last recorded49,163 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 49,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 48,965 miles

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

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2019 48,756 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 48,223 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 48,219 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,437 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage (2.5.C.1a)

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,430 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,832 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,866 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Factory fitted Engine/Bay Covers.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Various Small Chips to Windscreen.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,675 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,473 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 23,473 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 21,364 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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AC03 CZU is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AC03 CZU, 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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What year was AC03 CZU registered?

AC03 CZU is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is AC03 CZU safe to buy?

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