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GCZ 6220

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,511 mi
Last recorded216,511 miles
Recorded on23 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 6220
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2021 216,511 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 216,462 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 201,503 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 201,148 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 178,350 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 178,261 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 174,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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 31 Mar 2017 156,336 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 142,119 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin hole in gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front of front slight lift in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 126,693 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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GCZ 6220 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GCZ 6220, 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 GCZ 6220 registered?

GCZ 6220 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is GCZ 6220 safe to buy?

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