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ECZ 5040

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,178 mi
Last recorded146,178 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 5040
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 146,178 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 140,890 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 136,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 136,124 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 132,432 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 128,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 118,493 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 108,808 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 99,024 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 87,563 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 75,814 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 75,814 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 5040 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 5040, 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

How do I check the history of ECZ 5040?

You can check the full history of ECZ 5040 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ECZ 5040 registered?

ECZ 5040 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is ECZ 5040 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 5040 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ECZ 5040 have outstanding finance?

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