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AE51 VRN

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,022 mi
Last recorded185,022 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 185,022 miles

Both rear bump stops broken up

Both rear tyres badly perished and have small cuts in tread

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust mount broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 185,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops broken up

Both rear tyres badly perished and have small cuts in tread

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust mount broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 174,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml illuminated at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2016 165,029 miles

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

both headlamp lens faded

Fail 9 Dec 2016 165,029 miles

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

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

both headlamp lens faded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 150,590 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 140,674 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 130,947 miles

Headlight lens poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2012 122,804 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 115,230 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 106,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2009 96,514 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre tread split

rear numberplate in poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2009 96,514 miles

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

corrosion to both front brake discs

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre tread split

rear numberplate in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2008 84,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2007 70,523 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 70,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 57,696 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 VRN is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

AE51 VRN is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is AE51 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VRN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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