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V160 JKN

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,679 mi
Last recorded112,679 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 112,679 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 98,018 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 97,971 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 97,547 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,441 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 60,402 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 48,843 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 40,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

advise wheel alignment

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2005 29,060 miles

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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V160 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V160 JKN, 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 V160 JKN registered?

V160 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V160 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V160 JKN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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