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V149 DCT

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

200,148 mi
Last recorded200,148 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV149 DCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 200,148 miles

oil and coolant leak & all discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2016 190,491 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 190,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Slight bind Nearside rear wheel

Pass 2 Mar 2015 184,538 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops heavily perished

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 184,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops heavily perished

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 178,857 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 178,857 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 170,836 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 162,734 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2012 162,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 152,318 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 143,650 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops starting to split.

near side front tyre has cut to side wall and wearing on edges .

Fail 6 Apr 2010 143,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stops starting to split.

near side front tyre has cut to side wall and wearing on edges .

Pass 5 May 2009 136,612 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 129,720 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 127,705 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 122,869 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 114,714 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 34,136 miles

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

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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V149 DCT is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 V149 DCT, 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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V149 DCT is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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