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AE51 VRU

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,784 mi
Last recorded135,784 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 135,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 135,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 128,962 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 121,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 113,190 miles

Drivers door outer handle stiff to open

Engine management fault lamp illuminated

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 113,190 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Drivers door outer handle stiff to open

Engine management fault lamp illuminated

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 105,591 miles

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

Nearside Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 105,591 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 95,451 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 86,129 miles

Advise both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 1 Oct 2008 86,129 miles

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

Advise both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Oct 2007 75,121 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 75,121 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 63,556 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 49,396 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 VRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRU, 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 VRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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