MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
although brake imbalance is now within spec by 1% the total effort between the o/s/f and the n/s/f is still out slightly. ie n/s 278 & o/s 417.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front number plate number has slight damage but can still be read.
front bumper damaged
nearside rear tyre close to legal limit(2mm 205/60/15 91h)
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L20 WST is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 L20 WST, 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 L20 WST registered?
L20 WST is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 December 2000.
Is L20 WST safe to buy?
The MOT history for L20 WST shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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