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AE51 AVM

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,537 mi
Last recorded189,537 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 AVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 189,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 184,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 184,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 178,784 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged ., interior mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front , drive shaft corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 178,782 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure interior (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 175,323 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 171,746 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 169,112 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 164,479 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 164,479 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 158,854 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 152,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2016 147,151 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 147,151 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 138,373 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 23 Oct 2014 129,924 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front 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 15 Oct 2013 123,345 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 116,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 116,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 105,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 105,568 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 97,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front flexy hoses slightly perished.

number plates deteriated.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 96,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both nearside tyres down to 3mm in places

Brake fluid change is due

Front indicators starting to flash white

Play in both front track rod arm area

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2009 88,135 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 88,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,919 miles

front flexi hoses perished advise for replacement for next mot.rear number plate starting to distort.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 78,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front flexi hoses perished advise for replacement for next mot.rear number plate starting to distort.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 67,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2006 57,042 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 46,583 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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AE51 AVM is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 112,604 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 AE51 AVM, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE51 AVM is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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