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V157 ENJ

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

94,646 mi
Last recorded94,646 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 ENJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 92,500 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 92,500 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 90,366 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% light sources not illuminating in high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 87,780 miles

wipers in poor condition

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front arms (2.4.G.2)

oil dipstick tube broken+insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2015 87,780 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29 % (3.7.B.5b)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front arms (2.4.G.2)

oil dipstick tube broken+insecure

wipers in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,525 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 85,525 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2014 82,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 82,317 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,954 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 78,954 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,971 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)

battery insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2012 74,971 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

battery insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2011 70,543 miles

195/65 r15 V

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

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

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

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

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 6 Jan 2011 70,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

195/65 r15 V

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

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

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

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

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,768 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,509 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 60,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2008 54,989 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 4 Jan 2008 54,989 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V157 ENJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V157 ENJ, 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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V157 ENJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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