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V252 NGE

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,002 mi
Last recorded152,002 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 NGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 152,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 152,002 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 136,222 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 136,222 miles

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 28 Jan 2013 126,964 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear brake discs worn/scorred.

centre section of exhaust slightly deteriorated.

o/s headlamp beam pattern weak.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 126,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear brake discs worn/scorred.

centre section of exhaust slightly deteriorated.

o/s headlamp beam pattern weak.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 116,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside headlamp beam pattern weak.

unable to open boot lid but have gained reasonable access via rear seats.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 116,958 miles

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

offside headlamp beam pattern weak.

unable to open boot lid but have gained reasonable access via rear seats.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 108,174 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 108,174 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 98,403 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 93,500 miles

boot damaged

front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

scuttle/bulkhead panel full of water

slight damage o/s/f roadwheel rim

Fail 6 Dec 2008 93,499 miles

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

boot damaged

front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

scuttle/bulkhead panel full of water

slight damage o/s/f roadwheel rim

Pass 14 Feb 2008 88,154 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 88,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 80,607 miles

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

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

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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V252 NGE is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V252 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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V252 NGE is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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