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V166 MOD

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,133 mi
Last recorded152,133 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 MOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 152,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 149,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2016 147,771 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 141,261 miles

Front No plate cracked

Possible leak at spark plug/inlet manifold

Fail 30 Jun 2015 141,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front No plate cracked

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Possible leak at spark plug/inlet manifold

Pass 3 Jul 2014 137,253 miles

front flexi exhaust system woven section deteriorated

front registration plate cracked

nearside front brake fluctuating slightly

offside front suspension arm rear bush has slight movement

offside windscreen wiper poor condition

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 2 Jul 2014 137,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front flexi exhaust system woven section deteriorated

front registration plate cracked

nearside front brake fluctuating slightly

offside front suspension arm rear bush has slight movement

offside windscreen wiper poor condition

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Jun 2013 133,440 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

wipers poor

Fail 3 Jun 2013 133,440 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

wipers poor

Fail 29 May 2013 155,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs glazed

Pass 24 May 2012 127,504 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 120,068 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 120,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 113,981 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 105,991 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 99,042 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 99,042 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 92,795 miles

rear pads low

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 16 May 2006 86,506 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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V166 MOD is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V166 MOD, 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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V166 MOD is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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