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V134 LYA

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

218,431 mi
Last recorded218,431 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV134 LYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 218,431 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 211,460 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 201,563 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 201,573 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 189,335 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 181,308 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 175,286 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 175,286 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 163,550 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 163,550 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 146,533 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 146,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 134,413 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 120,033 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 120,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 106,228 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 106,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 90,481 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 90,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V134 LYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V134 LYA, 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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V134 LYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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