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ECZ 3200

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,208 mi
Last recorded204,208 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 3200
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 204,208 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 195,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 195,225 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint both upper arms (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 184,819 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 172,925 miles

advise(centre exhaust sleeve corroded)

advise(front & rear discs corroded)

advise(front tyres wearing close on edge)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 167,716 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 160,696 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 154,626 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 154,626 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 147,840 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 147,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 131,107 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 120,014 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 114,423 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 114,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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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ECZ 3200 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ECZ 3200, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECZ 3200 registered?

ECZ 3200 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is ECZ 3200 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 3200 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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