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V245 LGT

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

400,532 mi
Last recorded400,532 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 LGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 400,532 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 May 2017 400,532 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 390,246 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 390,246 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 371,387 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 371,238 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 359,405 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2014 358,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ns head lamp deteriorated

os head lamp deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2013 339,678 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 308,792 miles

both front seat belts slow return

chip in centre of screen under 40mm

Pass 26 Nov 2010 289,436 miles

All brake discs are slightly worn

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

Screen washers are poor

Speedometer is in kilometers

Fail 26 Nov 2010 289,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

All brake discs are slightly worn

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

Nearside headlamp not adjusting

Screen washers are poor

Speedometer is in kilometers

Pass 11 Dec 2009 265,878 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 210,247 miles

slight amount of play in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

Fail 8 Nov 2007 208,959 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES WORN & PERISHED BOTH SIDES

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES BADLY CRACKED & PERISHED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS COULD BE BETTER!

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 208,959 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES WORN & PERISHED BOTH SIDES

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES BADLY CRACKED & PERISHED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS COULD BE BETTER!

Pass 24 Nov 2006 180,851 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP AIMS HORIZONTAL WITH LITTLE OR NO KICK-UP

Pass 1 Dec 2005 124,836 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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V245 LGT is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V245 LGT, 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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What year was V245 LGT registered?

V245 LGT is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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