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V174 JWC

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,552 mi
Last recorded103,552 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 JWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 103,552 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 103,552 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 97,709 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 97,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,209 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash pod.(unable to carry out visual check on mot)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 89,209 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash pod.(unable to carry out visual check on mot)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 83,266 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 81,835 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 81,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 80,683 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 79,631 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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V174 JWC is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V174 JWC, 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 V174 JWC registered?

V174 JWC is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V174 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V174 JWC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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