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KKZ 1532

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,556 mi
Last recorded156,556 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKZ 1532
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 156,556 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

CENTRE REAR SEATBELT STOCK INCOMPLETE

O/S/F BOTTOM DOOR HINGE SPLIT

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 156,556 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

CENTRE REAR SEATBELT STOCK INCOMPLETE

O/S/F BOTTOM DOOR HINGE SPLIT

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 141,639 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Battery insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2011 141,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2010 137,449 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 137,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

offside front top suspension arm has slight movement

Pass 10 Apr 2009 126,028 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 125,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 111,885 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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KKZ 1532 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KKZ 1532, 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 KKZ 1532 registered?

KKZ 1532 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is KKZ 1532 safe to buy?

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