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V179 FEL

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,354 mi
Last recorded130,354 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 FEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 130,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2009 117,523 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 107,228 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 104,906 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

signs of grease on front suspension-no visible leaks from replacement cv gaiters

Fail 26 Jan 2007 104,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

signs of grease on front suspension-no visible leaks from replacement cv gaitors

Pass 23 Jan 2006 101,675 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 101,674 miles

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

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

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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V179 FEL is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V179 FEL, 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 V179 FEL registered?

V179 FEL is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V179 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V179 FEL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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