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V301 DRB

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,968 mi
Last recorded175,968 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 DRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 175,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

sill covers fitted at time of test preventing outer sills inspection

Fail 21 Jan 2021 175,946 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see emissions print out over leaf (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

sill covers fitted at time of test preventing outer sills inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2020 175,546 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 175,546 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 173,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 173,832 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 170,590 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 170,552 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2017 166,889 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 166,885 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 163,187 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 163,183 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working both sides in clusters (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 158,690 miles

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

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

nearside front brake stiff to turn

Pass 17 Jan 2014 153,268 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 153,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2013 144,963 miles

offside front upper balljoint worn

slight oil leak

wear in suspension bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2012 134,101 miles

oil leaks

front discs corroded and worn

front pads worn

cracking to various steering and suspension bushes

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 22 Jan 2011 124,344 miles

anti roll bar drop links worn

front tyres worn low

rear pads 50% worn

wear to various steering and suspension bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2010 115,720 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 108,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight black smoke

Pass 22 Jan 2008 101,305 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 94,076 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 87,083 miles

c .v boot damp

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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V301 DRB is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V301 DRB, 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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V301 DRB is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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