MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,902 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
engine light on
front exhaust poor
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
child seats fitted both outer rear seats
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seats fitted both outer rear seats
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight play in nsf wheel/nsr tyre unevenly worn low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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AE51 BZJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 BZJ, 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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How do I check the history of AE51 BZJ?
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What year was AE51 BZJ registered?
AE51 BZJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2001.
Is AE51 BZJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE51 BZJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AE51 BZJ have outstanding finance?
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