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R40 UFD

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,181 mi
Last recorded161,181 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 UFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2022 161,181 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 146,347 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 146,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 145,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 143,456 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 143,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 137,949 miles

both headlamp poor beam patterns

engine & gear box oil leaks

Fail 4 Oct 2014 137,949 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both headlamp poor beam patterns

engine & gear box oil leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2013 133,183 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 133,181 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 127,068 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing low

Fail 6 Oct 2011 120,579 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 120,579 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2010 112,783 miles

front brake hoses perishing.

outer sills covered.

tested when wet.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2009 104,483 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Oct 2008 93,791 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 93,791 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 82,650 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 82,465 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2006 69,147 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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R40 UFD is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R40 UFD, 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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R40 UFD is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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