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FM52 DVC

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Beige Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,506 mi
Last recorded98,506 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 DVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 98,506 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 98,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 91,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 85,198 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 85,130 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 85,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,346 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 77,321 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,582 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,171 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,486 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,913 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,086 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,309 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,644 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,514 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,312 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,671 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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FM52 DVC is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FM52 DVC, 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 FM52 DVC registered?

FM52 DVC is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is FM52 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 DVC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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