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P2 ATR

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,590 mi
Last recorded182,590 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 ATR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 182,590 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2024 177,534 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2023 174,324 miles

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 29 Aug 2023 174,318 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaced incorrectly and has honeycomb back ground (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not lighting (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 12 Sep 2022 169,561 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 24 Sep 2021 164,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of off side front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15h worn and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15h worn and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 161,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15h worn and split (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15h worn and split (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 152,174 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15v cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15v cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 145,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 145,046 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 140,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-65-15v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-65-15v (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 135,148 miles

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

both front tyres 195-65-15v worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 130,758 miles

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

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

unable to fully asess brake pipes due to coverings

Fail 13 Apr 2015 130,758 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

unable to fully asess brake pipes due to coverings

Pass 15 Apr 2014 126,734 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 126,537 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 119,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs pitted

Fail 17 Apr 2012 112,930 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

all brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2012 112,930 miles

all brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2011 104,035 miles

brake pad wear indicator on

Fail 7 Apr 2011 103,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad wear indicator on

Pass 22 Apr 2010 96,832 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 96,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 89,972 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 83,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 83,382 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 77,253 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 66,069 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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P2 ATR is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P2 ATR, 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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P2 ATR is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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