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T33 LNH

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,026 mi
Last recorded81,026 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 LNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 81,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,079 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 62,507 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar linkbar bushes perished

Fail 1 Feb 2013 62,507 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar linkbar bushes perished

power steering fluid level

Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,663 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 59,663 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,187 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 54,097 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,573 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 50,573 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,561 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 46,561 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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T33 LNH is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T33 LNH, 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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T33 LNH is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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