MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,646 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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
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
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
front and rear tyres different sizes
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
front and rear tyres different sizes
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was V157 ENJ registered?
V157 ENJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 January 2000.
Is V157 ENJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for V157 ENJ shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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