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AD03 LDC

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,903 mi
Last recorded104,903 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 104,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 95,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 4 Dec 2013 65,388 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,505 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 57,365 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,365 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 52,352 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,736 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,447 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,923 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 34,923 miles

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

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 19 Oct 2006 28,224 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 LDC is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LDC, 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 AD03 LDC registered?

AD03 LDC is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is AD03 LDC safe to buy?

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