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DCZ 9865

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,933 mi
Last recorded164,933 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 9865
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 164,933 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Outer edge not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 164,929 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Drivers door cannot be opened from inside (6.2.B.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance Near Side & Off Side (1.1.A.3d)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Near Side & Off Side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Outer edge not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 154,653 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses starting to split

Drivers Front Wing Damaged With the wheel protruded

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Front Steering Tie Rod slight play

Rear number plate letters starting to peel

Fail 16 Jun 2016 154,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp discolored (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Front suspension arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp discolored (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass (8.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brake flexi hoses starting to split

Drivers Front Wing Damaged With the wheel protruded

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Front Steering Tie Rod slight play

Rear number plate letters starting to peel

Windscreen cracked

offside front indicator outer lens missing

Pass 11 Jul 2015 150,790 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 139,329 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 133,679 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 133,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 127,720 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 127,719 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 121,407 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 121,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2010 116,524 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 116,524 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 109,453 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 101,427 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 101,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 88,515 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 77,004 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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DCZ 9865 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 120,198 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 DCZ 9865, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DCZ 9865 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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