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V285 FEN

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,386 mi
Last recorded166,386 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 FEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 May 2014 166,386 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 166,386 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 161,270 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 155,126 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 148,005 miles

slight misting around beam pattern.

Fail 15 Apr 2011 148,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 140,312 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 140,312 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 133,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 133,768 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 126,763 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 126,762 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 115,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 115,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 103,708 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 103,708 miles

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

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

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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V285 FEN is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 V285 FEN, 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 V285 FEN registered?

V285 FEN is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V285 FEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 FEN shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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