MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advise wheel alignment to be checked
brake wear indicator light is on
engine oil level is on minimum
n/s/r wheel has slight restricted free movement
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
airbag light on
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V162 LYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 V162 LYA, 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 V162 LYA registered?
V162 LYA is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 2000.
Is V162 LYA safe to buy?
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