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V109 RCX

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,715 mi
Last recorded137,715 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV109 RCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 137,715 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 130,693 miles

both front headlamps fitted with temp, masks to cut off kick up to r /h side

cargo area loaded

clutch biting point high

engine clattery

oil leak present

rear brake discs poor

service light on

slight binding at nearside front wheel

unable to open boot lid

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

wear to nearside of steering rack

Fail 16 May 2011 130,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

cargo area loaded

clutch biting point high

engine clattery

oil leak present

rear brake discs poor

service light on

slight binding at nearside front wheel

unable to open boot lid

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

wear to nearside of steering rack

Pass 18 May 2010 118,749 miles

cambelt last changed?

headlamp beam images poor

imbalance between front brakes

intermittant rattle from engine

long travel on parking brake lever

offside front door check strap siezing up

oil leak present

service light on

wipers poor

Fail 17 May 2010 118,730 miles

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

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

cambelt last changed?

headlamp beam images poor

imbalance between front brakes

intermittant rattle from engine

long travel on parking brake lever

offside front door check strap siezing up

oil leak present

service light on

wipers poor

Pass 18 May 2009 108,609 miles

cambelt last changed?

engine noisey

various oil leaks

Fail 18 May 2009 108,609 miles

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

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

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

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

cambelt last changed?

engine noisey

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Apr 2008 101,948 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 101,948 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

slight play in steering/suspension and bushes

Pass 15 May 2007 91,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 74,158 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 61,807 miles

o/s and n/s flexi brake hoses starting to crack

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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V109 RCX is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V109 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.

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V109 RCX is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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