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X443 HBY

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,839 mi
Last recorded139,839 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX443 HBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 139,839 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 129,580 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 122,364 miles

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 18 Jan 2010 122,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2009 114,485 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 109,781 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 104,144 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 104,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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X443 HBY is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X443 HBY, 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 X443 HBY registered?

X443 HBY is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X443 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X443 HBY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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