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V189 OJW

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,165 mi
Last recorded165,165 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 OJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 165,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 165,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 149,174 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 149,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2011 142,414 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 137,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 137,300 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 127,706 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 127,706 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 121,626 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 115,653 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 110,458 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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V189 OJW is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V189 OJW, 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 V189 OJW registered?

V189 OJW is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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