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V327 DRB

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,506 mi
Last recorded139,506 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV327 DRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 139,506 miles

front suspension arms have slight play in ball joints

Pass 20 Aug 2013 133,710 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 133,709 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 128,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 118,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 110,781 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 110,780 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2009 105,646 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 99,453 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 99,453 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 92,506 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 92,506 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 84,898 miles

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

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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V327 DRB is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V327 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V327 DRB registered?

V327 DRB is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V327 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V327 DRB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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