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RAZ 8697

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

180,426 mi
Last recorded180,426 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 8697
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 180,426 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 180,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 177,273 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 172,670 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 172,667 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 167,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 167,384 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 164,960 miles

205/60VR15

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 164,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

205/60VR15

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 158,596 miles

1.0 LITRE OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL HAD TOO BE ADDED TO BRIONG LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 158,596 miles

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

1.0 LITRE OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL HAD TOO BE ADDED TO BRIONG LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM

BOOT WON'T OPEN

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 154,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 8 Nov 2011 154,032 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 10 Nov 2010 147,109 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

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

TYRE SIZE 205/60VR15.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 147,109 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

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

TYRE SIZE 205/60VR15.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 138,735 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 138,735 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 133,114 miles

both front tyres are wearing close to the wear bars (205/60/15)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 126,007 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 125,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 116,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front headlight bracket broken.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 105,949 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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RAZ 8697 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RAZ 8697, 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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RAZ 8697 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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