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V204 LGM

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,396 mi
Last recorded133,396 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV204 LGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 133,396 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 15 Apr 2011 110,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edges

damage o/s/r bumper

n/s/ wing mrror glass cracked

slight play in both front lower front arm ball joints

Fail 14 Apr 2011 110,798 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edges

damage o/s/r bumper

n/s/ wing mrror glass cracked

slight play in both front lower front arm ball joints

Pass 1 Jun 2010 102,992 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing.

Drivers side front bumper scuffed.

Drivers side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Drivers side rear lamp lens cracked but does not emit white light.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills.

Fail 20 May 2010 102,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing.

Centre Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Drivers side front bumper scuffed.

Drivers side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Drivers side rear lamp lens cracked but does not emit white light.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 94,660 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 94,660 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 84,895 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 79,981 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 73,970 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 73,970 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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V204 LGM is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel 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 V204 LGM, 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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V204 LGM is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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