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AD03 LFA

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,543 mi
Last recorded119,543 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 119,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 119,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 114,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 105,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 99,540 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 99,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 95,654 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 95,502 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2017 91,033 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 86,355 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 86,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre perished and out of shape

Pass 21 May 2015 82,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 78,609 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 74,393 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc badly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,320 miles

steel wheel rim fitted to n/s/front

spare tyre worn to limit

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,082 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,772 miles

front brake discs starting to show signs of wear

front tyres starting to feather on edges

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge will expose cords soon

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,305 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre starting to get low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

under vechicle covers fitted front and rear

Fail 1 Aug 2008 53,449 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,449 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 46,594 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 37,712 miles

Front windscreen wipers judder

O/S/F tyre just above 1.6mm on inner and outter edges

Rear wiper smeary

Fail 25 May 2006 37,712 miles

Front windscreen wipers judder

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

O/S/F tyre just above 1.6mm on inner and outter edges

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear wiper smeary

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 LFA is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

AD03 LFA is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 June 2003.

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