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AE51 BZB

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,135 mi
Last recorded145,135 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 145,135 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 142,064 miles

o/s/front cv boot poor

o/s/front shocker weeping

small chip in screen

Fail 14 Oct 2015 142,062 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s/front cv boot poor

o/s/front shocker weeping

small chip in screen

Pass 7 Oct 2014 131,019 miles

chip in screen borderline pass

undershields in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2014 131,018 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip in screen borderline pass

front brake discs in poor condition

rear tyres worn low on tread

service due indicator lamp on

undershields in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2013 120,418 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 120,414 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Oct 2012 107,531 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2012 107,532 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2011 95,581 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

smoke high but passed

Fail 10 Oct 2011 95,581 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on inner edges

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

smoke high but passed

Pass 25 Oct 2010 87,415 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front discs poor condition on inner faces

small chip in zone b of screen

Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,436 miles

front discs in poor surface condition on inner

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

small chip in screen

Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,991 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s wiperblade starting to split

Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,690 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 53,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 45,605 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 45,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 BZB is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 AE51 BZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 BZB registered?

AE51 BZB is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AE51 BZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 BZB shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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