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X387 ACB

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,278 mi
Last recorded132,278 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX387 ACB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 132,278 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 132,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s front (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 125,419 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front top arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 125,418 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Steering rack gaiter split o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front top arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 120,088 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 113,340 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 108,634 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 108,633 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

middle exhaust sleeve broken but still holding it tight

o/s/f headlamp won't adjust

oil level near minimum

Pass 29 Jun 2012 106,525 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,455 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 102,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 95,519 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 88,916 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 88,916 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 82,919 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 79,199 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2006 71,367 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 71,367 miles

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

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

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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X387 ACB is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X387 ACB, 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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What year was X387 ACB registered?

X387 ACB is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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