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V255 MGJ

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

208,731 mi
Last recorded208,731 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 MGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2021 208,731 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2020 203,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2020 203,386 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside slight corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2020 202,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Front arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 196,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot broken

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and 5213 dot code

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

middle exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 196,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot broken

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and 5213 dot code

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

middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 190,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 190,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 185,000 miles

cv boots splitting

front suspension arms bushes splitting

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2016 180,051 miles

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

offside headlight aim at lowest level, adjuster inoperative

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 175,580 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 175,580 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 167,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 161,375 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 161,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 153,503 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 147,254 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 140,540 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear reg. plate delaminating

Pass 14 Apr 2009 133,569 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 126,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 119,814 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 112,836 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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V255 MGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,800cc petrol 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 V255 MGJ, 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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V255 MGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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