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ECZ 5974

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,245 mi
Last recorded100,245 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 5974
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 100,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 97,774 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 92,520 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 88,761 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 85,907 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 85,907 miles

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

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

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 5974 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 5974, 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 5974 registered?

ECZ 5974 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is ECZ 5974 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 5974 shows 6 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.

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