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V133 RCX

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,633 mi
Last recorded129,633 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV133 RCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 129,633 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 129,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 117,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Oversills fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2011 112,387 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 112,387 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 102,410 miles

both headlamps are dull

Fail 19 Jan 2010 102,409 miles

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

both headlamps are dull

Pass 16 Jan 2009 96,739 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 85,245 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 71,690 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 62,806 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 62,806 miles

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

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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V133 RCX is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 V133 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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V133 RCX is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V133 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V133 RCX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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