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DX51 DCE

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,478 mi
Last recorded100,478 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 DCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 100,478 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 100,468 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2015 98,145 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 98,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,983 miles

rear n/s tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,254 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,422 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,520 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 67,620 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre slight perishing on sidewalls, but serviceable.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,046 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,211 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 50,339 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 43,180 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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DX51 DCE is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DX51 DCE, 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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What year was DX51 DCE registered?

DX51 DCE is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is DX51 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 DCE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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