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V297 LCW

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,408 mi
Last recorded181,408 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 LCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 181,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlight lens is deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 181,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlight lens is deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 175,555 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 171,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 167,991 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 162,210 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 157,779 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 153,178 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 145,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 114,103 miles

see last advice sheet test no.240636027239

Fail 14 Aug 2007 113,540 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front battery scuttle full of water

Pass 9 Aug 2006 92,985 miles

advise front and rear number plates becoming disfigured

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Aug 2006 92,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front and rear number plates becoming disfigured

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Dec 2005 89,133 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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V297 LCW is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V297 LCW, 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 LCW is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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