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X438 HLA

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,887 mi
Last recorded105,887 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 HLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 105,887 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 105,886 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet latch broken

Pass 28 Nov 2019 105,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 105,273 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 104,896 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 104,896 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 104,534 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Plastic cover fitted over nearside and offide outer sills

Pass 12 Sep 2016 103,840 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS CRACKED BULB DISCOLOURING

OIL LEAK

Offside DOOR MIRROR COVER DAMAGED

rear pads 55-60% worn

Fail 12 Sep 2016 103,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS CRACKED BULB DISCOLOURING

OIL LEAK

Offside DOOR MIRROR COVER DAMAGED

REAR PADS 65-70% WORN

Pass 4 Jul 2015 102,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front lower engine mount worn

Pass 16 Jul 2014 99,229 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 99,229 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 96,284 miles

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

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

front cv joint noisey

Fail 16 Jul 2013 96,284 miles

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

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

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

front cv joint noisey

Pass 16 Jul 2012 92,233 miles

srs light on

Fail 16 Jul 2012 92,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

srs light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 89,811 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 89,811 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 87,952 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 86,596 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 84,235 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 84,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 82,992 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 82,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 81,158 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 81,158 miles

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

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

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 HLA is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X438 HLA, 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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X438 HLA is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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