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V296 JKK

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,819 mi
Last recorded158,819 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 JKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 158,819 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlamps detiorated

emissions strugled

exhaust corroded

very bad oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 19 Jun 2014 145,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 137,767 miles

--- ADVISE REPLACE HEADLIGHT UNITS ---

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)

N/S FONT TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE --- ADVISE REPLACE ---

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 137,767 miles

--- ADVISE REPLACE HEADLIGHT UNITS ---

N/S FONT TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE --- ADVISE REPLACE ---

Pass 17 Jul 2012 129,080 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 120,253 miles

n/s front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2010 112,904 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 101,336 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 90,710 miles

ADVISE REPLACE FRONT BRAKE DISCS

ADVISE REPLACE FRONT BRAKE HOSES

Fail 14 Jun 2007 78,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 78,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 68,198 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 57,157 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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V296 JKK is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V296 JKK, 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 V296 JKK registered?

V296 JKK is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V296 JKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V296 JKK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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