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V351 HEC

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,247 mi
Last recorded163,247 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 HEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 163,247 miles

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

front suspension rear arm bushes slightly weak

offside rear tyre slight perishing

Fail 8 Mar 2010 163,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front suspension rear arm bushes slightly weak

offside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2008 156,741 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Sep 2008 156,741 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2007 149,389 miles

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

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering column

Fail 12 Feb 2007 149,196 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play steering column

Pass 13 Feb 2006 144,001 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

front brake pads getting low

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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V351 HEC is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V351 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V351 HEC registered?

V351 HEC is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V351 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V351 HEC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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