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AE51 CEN

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

234,922 mi
Last recorded234,922 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2016 234,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2015 221,569 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 221,569 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 206,707 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 204,038 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 201,387 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 199,213 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 195,350 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 190,415 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 179,160 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 164,294 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 164,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 147,285 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 132,699 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 CEN is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CEN, 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 CEN registered?

AE51 CEN is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AE51 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 CEN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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