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AE51 VSA

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,846 mi
Last recorded132,846 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 132,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper rear arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 132,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper rear arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 132,673 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 132,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 131,945 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 131,945 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

tail gate can not be opened

Pass 19 Dec 2018 129,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers over testable items

Pass 7 Dec 2017 126,086 miles

E M Lamp on

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

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

covers over testable items

poly belt cracking

Fail 7 Dec 2017 126,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

E M Lamp on

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

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

covers over testable items

poly belt cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2016 122,462 miles

E M Lamp on

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

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

covers over testable items

poly belt cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2015 117,504 miles

E M L on

covers over testable items

Pass 25 Nov 2014 113,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 108,990 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 103,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 98,603 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 10 Dec 2010 93,671 miles

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

plastic covers over some testable items

Fail 10 Dec 2010 93,671 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

plastic covers over some testable items

Fail 23 Dec 2009 898,413 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 898,413 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 80,809 miles

plastic covers over some testable items

Pass 31 Dec 2007 72,453 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 64,531 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 51,251 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 VSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VSA, 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

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What year was AE51 VSA registered?

AE51 VSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is AE51 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VSA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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