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GKZ 7149

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 2327cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,869 mi
Last recorded165,869 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 7149
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,327cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 165,869 miles

INTIRIA MIRROR /FRONT WISHBONE INNER BUSH SOON NEED REPLACING / O/S/F CV BOOT WEAPING / N/S/F FRONT FLEXI PERRISHING / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F FRONT BOTTOM ARM BALL JOINT / REAR DISCS CORRODING / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 9 Apr 2013 165,837 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

INTIRIA MIRROR /FRONT WISHBONE INNER BUSH SOON NEED REPLACING / O/S/F CV BOOT WEAPING / N/S/F FRONT FLEXI PERRISHING / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F FRONT BOTTOM ARM BALL JOINT / REAR DISCS CORRODING / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 30 Mar 2012 148,517 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Exhaust at rear box deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear shock absorber upper dust cover insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 148,509 miles

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Airbag warning light on.

Exhaust at rear box deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear shock absorber upper dust cover insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 130,435 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear view mirror deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2010 112,015 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear no plate deteriating

Fail 5 Mar 2009 80,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge/ slightly under inflated

Pass 5 Mar 2009 80,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge/ slightly under inflated

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,257 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 61,249 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 12 May 2006 54,359 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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GKZ 7149 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 2,327cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GKZ 7149, 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 GKZ 7149 registered?

GKZ 7149 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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