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V230 FAM

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

227,229 mi
Last recorded227,229 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV230 FAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 227,229 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 227,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 215,396 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 215,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 204,439 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 204,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 200,565 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 200,565 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 192,401 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 192,401 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 182,015 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 182,015 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 171,886 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 171,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 159,576 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 159,576 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 145,730 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 146,730 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 137,188 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 130,551 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 130,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 124,436 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 124,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V230 FAM is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 V230 FAM, 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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V230 FAM is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V230 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V230 FAM shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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