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V242 KFH

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,100 mi
Last recorded127,100 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 KFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 127,100 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 125,887 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 124,039 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 118,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 114,869 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 114,869 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 112,297 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 110,099 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 110,099 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 106,947 miles

front number plate discolouring

o/s/r door lock not opening from outside

rear brake disks worn and corroding

rear exhaust slightly blowing

Fail 8 Feb 2010 106,945 miles

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

front number plate discolouring

offside rear door does not open from the outside

rear brake discs worn / corroding

rear exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 13 Feb 2009 94,309 miles

front no plate

o/s/r door not opening from out side

Pass 15 Feb 2008 82,515 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

O/S/R DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

Pass 30 Jan 2007 70,235 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 56,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

offside front tread worn on edge

rear number-plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2006 56,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tread worn on edge

rear number-plate deteriorated

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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V242 KFH is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V242 KFH, 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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V242 KFH is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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