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V344 UJO

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,368 mi
Last recorded129,368 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV344 UJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2011 129,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 328,037 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 328,037 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 308,203 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 308,203 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 280,049 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 280,048 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 259,578 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

slight leak from front flexi ehaust joint

Pass 23 Apr 2007 236,206 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 236,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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V344 UJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V344 UJO, 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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V344 UJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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