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AE51 PPU

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,540 mi
Last recorded102,540 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 102,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,667 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres inner edges worn

oil light staying on

Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

nearside front steering arm worn

rear axle & related components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,150 miles

front brake judder

front discs worn

offside front flexi brake pipe crcaking

offside front wishbone bush starting to seperate

oil leak

rear discs worn

travel on handbrake

Fail 24 Jun 2013 78,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake judder

front discs worn

offside front flexi brake pipe crcaking

offside front wishbone bush starting to seperate

oil leak

rear discs worn

travel on handbrake

Pass 29 May 2012 63,326 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 63,270 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,145 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 48,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside front to rear outer fuel pipe slightly damaged, no leaks found on time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2009 48,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS MNEED ATTENTION.

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside front to rear outer fuel pipe slightly damaged, no leaks found on time of test

Fail 27 May 2008 46,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 46,353 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 43,735 miles

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Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR OUTER PLASTIC FUEL PIPE DAMGED, NOT LEAKING

Pass 5 May 2006 40,911 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 40,911 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PPU is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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