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AE51 PVF

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,326 mi
Last recorded130,326 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 130,326 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 123,621 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 118,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 118,862 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PVF is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 PVF, 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 PVF?

You can check the full history of AE51 PVF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE51 PVF registered?

AE51 PVF is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is AE51 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 PVF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE51 PVF have outstanding finance?

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