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V348 EFB

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,624 mi
Last recorded122,624 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 EFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 122,624 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

cover fitted to rear suspension.

front brake discs worn.

front number plate has slight damage.

lower engine cover fitted.

not all high level brake lights working.

oil light showing on dashboard.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sxills.

rear brake discs worn.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 122,624 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil light showing on dashboard.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

cover fitted to rear suspension.

front brake discs worn.

front number plate has slight damage.

lower engine cover fitted.

not all high level brake lights working.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sxills.

rear brake discs worn.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 113,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/f. outer c.v. boot starting to deteriorate.

not all high level brake light bulbs working.

oil level light on.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

plastric cover fitted to rear suspension.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 113,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/f. outer c.v. boot starting to deteriorate.

not all high level brake light bulbs working.

oil level light on.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

plastric cover fitted to rear suspension.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 103,005 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust heat shield insecure.

lower engine cover fitted.

not all high level brake light bulbs are working.

oil low level light on dashboard showing.

plastic shield fitted to rear suspension.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 103,005 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust heat shield insecure.

lower engine cover fitted.

not all high level brake light bulbs are working.

oil low level light on dashboard showing.

plastic shield fitted to rear suspension.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 95,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades split.

lower cover fitted at rear.

lower engine cover fitted.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 95,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades split.

lower cover fitted at rear.

lower engine cover fitted.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 23 Mar 2007 86,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 86,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2006 77,655 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 77,655 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V348 EFB is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V348 EFB, 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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V348 EFB is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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