MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pad warning light on
inspection light on
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres both badly worn on inside edges and about to break through tread
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front wipers poor
brake pad warning light on
inspection light on
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres both badly worn on inside edges and about to break through tread
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
O/S/F BOTTOM SUSPENSION JOINT WORN.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
O/S/F BOTTOM SUSPENSION JOINT WORN.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR PADS LOW.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
REAR PADS LOW.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
THE REAR NUMBER PLATE IS SLIGHTLY DISTORTED
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
THE REAR NUMBER PLATE IS SLIGHTLY DISTORTED
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V297 FRF is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 V297 FRF, 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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V297 FRF is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 January 2000.
Is V297 FRF safe to buy?
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