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V379 TJO

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,528 mi
Last recorded110,528 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV379 TJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 110,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 110,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 110,505 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

brake pads warning light on

Pass 7 Aug 2007 97,514 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 97,514 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise exhaust rattle front section

advise front and rear brake discs in poor condition

advise nearside rear lamp

Pass 15 Jan 2007 92,342 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 122,898 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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V379 TJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,798cc 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 V379 TJO, 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 V379 TJO registered?

V379 TJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V379 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V379 TJO 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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