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AE51 PPY

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

200,804 mi
Last recorded200,804 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 PPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 200,804 miles

rear discs worn and scored

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 182,840 miles

Both rear discs rusty.

Both side sill covers fitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 169,872 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 169,872 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 157,439 miles

Front driver and passenger seatbelt retracting mechanisms defective.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front position lamp bulb needs replacing.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 149,083 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 144,770 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY FEATHERED...

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS WORN CLOSE TO IT'S LEGAL LIMIT..

Pass 2 Nov 2009 138,005 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 120,992 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 105,764 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 86,524 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 59,528 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 PPY is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PPY, 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 PPY registered?

AE51 PPY is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AE51 PPY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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