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K50 SAU

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,640 mi
Last recorded185,640 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 SAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 185,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 171,668 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 159,860 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 141,757 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 141,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 127,591 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 127,591 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 109,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 89,302 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 71,806 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)

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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K50 SAU is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K50 SAU, 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 K50 SAU registered?

K50 SAU is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is K50 SAU safe to buy?

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