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X438 ABU

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,127 mi
Last recorded107,127 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 ABU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 107,127 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 100,339 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 100,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 93,916 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 93,884 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 86,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 78,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 71,521 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 62,551 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,209 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,659 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,601 miles

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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X438 ABU is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X438 ABU, 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 X438 ABU registered?

X438 ABU is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 September 2000.

Is X438 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X438 ABU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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