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AD03 KWZ

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,045 mi
Last recorded151,045 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 151,045 miles

Battery requires replacing.

Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear tyres, rectified to facilitate accurate brake readings. (5.2.3 (l))

headlamps, lenses slightly fogged.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 151,012 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's have surface rust, vehicle been parked up. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated corrected to facilitate test. (5.2.3 (l))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 147,720 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 147,718 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective fogged. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded off rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 141,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% limit 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp lens discolored

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 139,573 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

Offside Front shock absorber has a misting of oil

Pass 2 Mar 2016 133,851 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance has heavy condensation in lamp (1.1.A.3d)

eng man lamp illuminated

Fail 1 Mar 2016 133,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced heavily fogged (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. different size wheel and tyre (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance has heavy condensation in lamp (1.1.A.3d)

eng man lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Jul 2014 132,826 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 125,733 miles

electric windows not working

eng management light illuminated

front brake disc's have surface rust

n/s h/lamp lense fogged

Pass 16 Sep 2011 122,882 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 122,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 110,309 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 960,071 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 95,662 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 75,830 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 75,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 59,145 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,251 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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AD03 KWZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AD03 KWZ, 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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AD03 KWZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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