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AE51 CCK

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,357 mi
Last recorded109,357 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 109,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 109,340 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 106,859 miles

Check brake pad warning showing/ O/S/F WIRE DAMGED

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S(Pads 5mm) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lighting unit lens damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S(Pads 5mm) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 106,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Check brake pad warning showing/ O/S/F WIRE DAMGED

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S(Pads 5mm) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lighting unit lens damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S(Pads 5mm) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 106,271 miles

Brake pad warning lamp (Front + Rear pads 4mm)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light unit lens damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 103,005 miles

Both front outer CV boots deteriorated

Both rear tyres slightly cracking/perishing

Brake pad warning indicator illuminated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Offside Rear light cluster lens damaged

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,268 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear light cluster lens damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

brake pad warning indicator illuminated

Fail 19 Aug 2021 99,176 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear light cluster lens damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

brake pad warning indicator illuminated

Pass 7 Aug 2020 84,296 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 70,663 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2018 50,512 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 32,570 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 30,548 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,845 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,876 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 28,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Imbalance across front axel

service due in less than 2000 miles.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,692 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,440 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,056 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 22,247 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,530 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,406 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,594 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 CCK is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CCK, 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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What year was AE51 CCK registered?

AE51 CCK is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is AE51 CCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 CCK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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