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V381 TJO

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,696 mi
Last recorded160,696 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 TJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 160,696 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 155,258 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 155,247 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 148,836 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 142,570 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 142,570 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 135,513 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 135,513 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine pully noisey

exhaust baffles noisey

front passengers and rear wiper torn

rear number plate faded

service light flashing

slight bind at both rear brakes

slight oil leaks

Pass 3 Dec 2008 127,262 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 127,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 120,337 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 120,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 112,584 miles

slight wear in rear discs offside front tyre slight wear

Fail 28 Nov 2006 112,584 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2005 105,519 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 105,519 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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V381 TJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V381 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.

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V381 TJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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