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X447 EGK

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,857 mi
Last recorded157,857 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX447 EGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 157,857 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

oil eleak

oil over fill

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 149,225 miles

Centre Front oil leak

Offside Front brake fluid leak from master cylinder

Fail 31 May 2016 149,224 miles

Centre Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front oil leak

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

Offside Front brake fluid leak from master cylinder

Pass 20 Feb 2015 138,119 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 19 Feb 2015 138,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 24 Sep 2013 126,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

h/lights only just in focus

Pass 24 Sep 2012 123,615 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 123,615 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 118,416 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 118,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 111,957 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 111,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 107,192 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 107,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 101,645 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 97,156 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 97,151 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 92,803 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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X447 EGK is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X447 EGK, 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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X447 EGK is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 December 2000.

Is X447 EGK safe to buy?

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