MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
both headlamp lens faded
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
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)
Headlight lens poor condition
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
corrosion to both front brake discs
exhaust corroded
nearside rear tyre tread split
rear numberplate in poor condition
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of AE51 VRN?
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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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