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V315 LCW

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,589 mi
Last recorded144,589 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV315 LCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 144,589 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 138,950 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 134,720 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 126,735 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 115,748 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 115,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 105,788 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 96,750 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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V315 LCW is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V315 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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What year was V315 LCW registered?

V315 LCW is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V315 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V315 LCW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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