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V227 MKN

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,209 mi
Last recorded119,209 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 MKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 119,209 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 119,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 111,465 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 111,465 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 107,774 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 107,774 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 103,916 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 100,139 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 97,111 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 94,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,680 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,483 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 84,483 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,308 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 78,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 73,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 69,516 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,296 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 55,140 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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V227 MKN 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 73.7%.

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 V227 MKN, 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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V227 MKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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