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GCZ 8151

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,481 mi
Last recorded168,481 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 8151
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 168,481 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

engine has a slight oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2017 168,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cord showing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cord showing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2016 153,867 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 153,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front upper tie bar ball joint worn (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2015 141,690 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 141,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 123,729 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 123,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,258 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 104,258 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 80,987 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 80,987 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 8151 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 8151, 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 GCZ 8151 registered?

GCZ 8151 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is GCZ 8151 safe to buy?

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