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V234 EHH

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,874 mi
Last recorded196,874 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 EHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2015 196,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring insecure tow bar electrics (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/f tyre inner part of tread scrubbed

Advise o/s/r tyre tread on 1.6mm limit

Pass 5 Nov 2014 187,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

s/r/s malfunction

Fail 4 Nov 2014 187,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

s/r/s malfunction

Pass 31 Oct 2013 177,989 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2013 177,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 166,162 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 166,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 149,815 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 149,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 124,492 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 113,207 miles

Both the front flexi brake pipes are on the limit for cracking.

Imbalance on the front brakes is on the limit and slight warp and difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes.

Play is on the limit in the N/S/F wheel.

The N/S/F inner wheel has a bash on it.

The O/S/F inner brake disc is starting to wear on the edge.

The O/S/R trailing arm bush is starting to split.

The front anti-roll bar link bushes are starting to split.

The front upper bushes are starting to wear and split.

Fail 5 Nov 2008 113,196 miles

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

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

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

Both the front flexi brake pipes are on the limit for cracking.

Imbalance on the front brakes is on the limit and slight warp and difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes.

Play is on the limit in the N/S/F wheel.

The N/S/F inner wheel has a bash on it.

The O/S/F inner brake disc is starting to wear on the edge.

The O/S/R trailing arm bush is starting to split.

The front anti-roll bar link bushes are starting to split.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 100,234 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 89,775 miles

Offside Front 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 EHH is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V234 EHH, 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 EHH is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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