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R50 RPD

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,815 mi
Last recorded94,815 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 RPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,815 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 79,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,970 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 70,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,459 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 65,335 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,621 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,845 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre (outer side wall)

cut in offside front tyre (outer side wall)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Jun 2010 56,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cut in nearside front tyre (outer side wall)

cut in offside front tyre (outer side wall)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

low engine oil

Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2007 44,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 41,845 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 41,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside front backplate.fouling on disc slightly.

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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R50 RPD is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Red 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 R50 RPD, 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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R50 RPD is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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