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V103 RCX

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,071 mi
Last recorded157,071 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 RCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 157,071 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 152,303 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 146,846 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 143,064 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 138,600 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 134,623 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 129,090 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 121,605 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 114,234 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 114,234 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

temp repair to offside rear light lens

Pass 14 Dec 2006 102,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 90,528 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

rear number plate has deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2005 90,528 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

rear number plate has deteriorated

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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V103 RCX is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V103 RCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V103 RCX?

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What year was V103 RCX registered?

V103 RCX is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V103 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V103 RCX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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