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V137 ECD

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

228,179 mi
Last recorded228,179 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 ECD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 228,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlights glass very frosty

oil leak

oil warning light on

Fail 3 Mar 2016 228,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlights glass very frosty

oil leak

oil warning light on

Pass 26 Feb 2015 212,801 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre on wear indicators

rear brake disc rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2015 212,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre on wear indicators

rear brake disc rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2014 208,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc corroded and rusty

o/s/f cv boot twisted and perished

o/s/f headlight glass frosty

rear number plate faded and water stained

rear pads look worn

Pass 5 Mar 2014 208,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc corroded and rusty

o/s/f cv boot twisted and perished

o/s/f headlight glass frosty

rear number plate faded and water stained

rear pads look worn

Fail 18 Feb 2013 204,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil warning light on.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 204,081 miles

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

Oil leak

oil warning light on.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 191,804 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f headlight glass frosty

o/s/r shock absorber outer sleeve dropped

Fail 28 Feb 2012 191,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

o/s/f headlight glass frosty

o/s/r shock absorber outer sleeve dropped

Pass 10 Feb 2011 178,737 miles

bront brake disc corroded and rust,some wear aslo noted

rear brake pads worn

Fail 10 Feb 2011 178,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

bront brake disc corroded and rust,some wear aslo noted

rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 172,840 miles

rear pads look worn

Fail 18 Feb 2010 172,761 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

rear pads look worn

Pass 13 Feb 2009 169,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

OIL WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

PLASTIC SILL COVER FITTED

Fail 13 Feb 2009 169,435 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

OIL WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

PLASTIC SILL COVER FITTED

Pass 8 Feb 2008 164,256 miles

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

mearside rear tyre on legal limit, o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

plastic sills & belly plates fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2008 164,256 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

mearside rear tyre on legal limit, o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

plastic sills & belly plates fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2007 156,982 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre on wear indicators . some wear noted on front brake disc,

Pass 6 Feb 2006 148,919 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISC WORN

Fail 6 Feb 2006 148,919 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISC WORN

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V137 ECD is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V137 ECD, 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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V137 ECD is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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