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AC03 HBK

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

249,915 mi
Last recorded249,915 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 249,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front wheel arch is corroded but no sharp edges

Fail 20 Nov 2019 249,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front wheel arch is corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 13 Nov 2018 241,130 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 241,130 miles

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 231,151 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 15 Nov 2017 230,916 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 213,220 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 193,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 173,071 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2013 151,797 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 131,367 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 131,367 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 109,131 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 86,039 miles

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

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

rear brake disc's pitted/worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,331 miles

N/S front tyre @ 2.5-3mm tread 205/55/16V

Fail 16 Nov 2009 69,331 miles

N/S front tyre @ 2.5-3mm tread 205/55/16V

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,669 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,651 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 51,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 43,244 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,966 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 HBK is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HBK, 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 HBK is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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