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X385 YFG

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,284 mi
Last recorded134,284 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX385 YFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 134,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (rear box) (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.5.C.1a)

Head lamps poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2015 127,678 miles

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST

Fail 27 Nov 2015 127,658 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm s x 2 BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 120,197 miles

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 120,197 miles

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 112,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

H/LAMPS GETTING POOR

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 105,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 98,241 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 98,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,552 miles

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

N/S H/LAMP ADJUSTER BROKEN

Pass 22 Dec 2009 83,042 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 74,552 miles

Both driveshaft outer CVJ gaiters have stress cracking.

Both front flexible brake hoses are deteriorating.

Front brake pads are getting thin on both sides.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Small splits on both wiper blade rubbers.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 67,325 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 60,666 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 52,767 miles

front tyres on legal limit

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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X385 YFG is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X385 YFG, 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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X385 YFG is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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