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R32 BYB

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,168 mi
Last recorded143,168 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 BYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2011 143,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge outside centre three quarters

offside front indicator cover lens missing

offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 139,939 miles

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

both rear shock absorber rubber bump stops deteriorated

offside front tyre bald on inner edge just outside centre three quarters

Fail 10 Nov 2010 139,658 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock absorber rubber bump stops deteriorated

offside front tyre bald on inner edge just outside centre three quarters

Pass 10 Nov 2009 121,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 107,551 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 95,754 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 84,364 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 72,020 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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R32 BYB is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R32 BYB, 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 R32 BYB registered?

R32 BYB is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is R32 BYB safe to buy?

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