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AE51 CEK

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,625 mi
Last recorded158,625 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 158,625 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 158,624 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 153,483 miles

Nearside Rear noise from wheel

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

Fail 10 May 2016 153,481 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear noise from wheel

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

Pass 12 May 2015 146,076 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses detereated

brake pad light on

Pass 14 May 2014 135,677 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 124,496 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 124,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 117,469 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 112,533 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 112,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 106,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 101,289 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 95,642 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 88,586 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 80,653 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 CEK is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CEK, 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 CEK registered?

AE51 CEK is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AE51 CEK safe to buy?

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