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V347 HEC

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,519 mi
Last recorded172,519 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV347 HEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 172,519 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both front mounts week (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 172,476 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps very dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both front mounts week (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened blue (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 167,350 miles

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

both sides rear tyres cracking on tread

rear + front brake disc corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2016 161,754 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 161,754 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 157,821 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 135,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 135,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 126,671 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 118,328 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 111,022 miles

advise both front headlamps

advise engine oil light on

advise rear brake disc

Fail 17 Sep 2011 110,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise both front headlamps

advise engine oil light on

advise rear brake disc

Pass 13 Sep 2010 99,746 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,978 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 89,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 78,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fault developing in o/s/f headlamp adjuster

front pads may be getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2008 78,337 miles

fault developing in o/s/f headlamp adjuster

front pads may be getting low

Fail 15 Sep 2007 61,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in screen in zone a not exceeding 10mm

chip in screen not in zone a

Pass 15 Sep 2007 61,839 miles

chip in screen in zone a not exceeding 10mm

chip in screen not in zone a

Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,570 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 45,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 42,195 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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V347 HEC is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V347 HEC, 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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V347 HEC is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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