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AE51 CEJ

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,698 mi
Last recorded120,698 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 120,698 miles

damage on rear n/s

Fail 21 Jan 2010 120,695 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

damage on rear n/s

Pass 22 Jan 2009 112,515 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 112,377 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 100,695 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 100,588 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 87,306 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 CEJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CEJ, 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

How do I check the history of AE51 CEJ?

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What year was AE51 CEJ registered?

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

Is AE51 CEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 CEJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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