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V270 SJO

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,623 mi
Last recorded129,623 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV270 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 129,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 129,623 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 124,395 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 117,674 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 111,930 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 106,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyres are badly cracked but not exposing the cords

Pass 27 Jan 2010 106,272 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyres are badly cracked but not exposing the cords

Pass 26 Jan 2009 98,795 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 88,575 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 77,738 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 65,992 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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V270 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V270 SJO, 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 V270 SJO registered?

V270 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V270 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V270 SJO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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