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V137 MGO

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,427 mi
Last recorded127,427 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 MGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 127,427 miles

front and rear brake disc worn/corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 126,035 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 126,331 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 117,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 117,553 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 105,526 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 105,562 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 98,067 miles

engine mangement light on

fuel low

Pass 28 Mar 2006 91,671 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 91,671 miles

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

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

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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V137 MGO is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MGO, 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

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What year was V137 MGO registered?

V137 MGO is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V137 MGO safe to buy?

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