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V242 NGE

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,576 mi
Last recorded103,576 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 NGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 103,576 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 101,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 100,499 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 96,592 miles

corrosion at front subframe

Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,894 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 93,894 miles

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 89,992 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015
Pass 5 Aug 2014 85,783 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 75,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,243 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 68,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 62,821 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 62,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,718 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,267 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 53,267 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,035 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 46,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Advise front wiper blades torn

Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,323 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,940 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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V242 NGE is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NGE, 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 NGE is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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