MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,133 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
Front No plate cracked
Possible leak at spark plug/inlet manifold
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear pads low
slight play in n/s track rod end
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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