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X389 HJA

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,857 mi
Last recorded99,857 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 HJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 99,857 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 83,619 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,402 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 67,402 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,207 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS/OS (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,050 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,873 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2013 47,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,654 miles

advise both front headlamps

advise front number plate

Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,224 miles

Front Number Plate Deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,271 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,157 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,768 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,885 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 30,277 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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X389 HJA is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X389 HJA, 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 X389 HJA registered?

X389 HJA is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X389 HJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X389 HJA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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