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V298 HDU

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,134 mi
Last recorded164,134 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 HDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 164,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 151,504 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 151,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 143,002 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 135,501 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 125,694 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 107,949 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 107,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 94,431 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,366 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 74,397 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,857 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 63,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,253 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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V298 HDU is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 2,496cc 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 V298 HDU, 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 V298 HDU registered?

V298 HDU is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V298 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V298 HDU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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