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V365 GEC

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,893 mi
Last recorded120,893 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV365 GEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 120,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlights dis-coloured

Pass 19 May 2014 116,710 miles

Both front headlights discoloured

Engine oil leak

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 116,705 miles

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

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

Both front headlights discoloured

Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 109,871 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front droplink bushes worn

knocking from front suspension unable to find

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 25 Apr 2013 109,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front droplink bushes worn

knocking from front suspension unable to find

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 9 May 2012 102,821 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 102,821 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 94,404 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 85,352 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 85,352 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2009 78,144 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,018 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 74,018 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,841 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 56,783 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 46,833 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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V365 GEC is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V365 GEC, 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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V365 GEC is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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