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V234 ECD

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,822 mi
Last recorded132,822 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 ECD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 132,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked seval places (6.3.1d)

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' 2x chips (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 132,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split core showing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split core showing (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked seval places (6.3.1d)

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' 2x chips (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 119,646 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 119,639 miles

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

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

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

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 106,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

greese around nearside front cv boot

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2012 81,688 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,162 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,729 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 68,250 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 68,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 62,971 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 58,987 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 54,904 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 48,833 miles

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

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

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

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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V234 ECD is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V234 ECD, 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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V234 ECD is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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