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V268 EJA

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,433 mi
Last recorded175,433 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV268 EJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 175,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 175,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 171,249 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 164,037 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 164,026 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 149,622 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 149,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 141,307 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 133,470 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 133,470 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front brake disc inner faces slightly pitted

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Pass 24 Feb 2007 126,922 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 113,066 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 113,066 miles

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

Nearside headlight aim low but still within % of tolerance

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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V268 EJA is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V268 EJA, 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 V268 EJA registered?

V268 EJA is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V268 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V268 EJA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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