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T23 JFB

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,698 mi
Last recorded205,698 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 JFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 205,698 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 203,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2014 195,835 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 187,768 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 187,768 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 179,582 miles

headlight aim deflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2012 170,548 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2011 165,131 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 165,131 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 158,103 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 158,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 147,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 139,633 miles

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 27 Mar 2007 130,362 miles

Brake warning light illuminated - brakes may require attention

Pad wear warning indicator lit - brakes may require attention

Pass 29 Mar 2006 118,425 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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T23 JFB is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T23 JFB, 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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T23 JFB is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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