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X448 DAX

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,493 mi
Last recorded121,493 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX448 DAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 121,493 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 108,006 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 108,004 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 93,868 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 93,868 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 83,808 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 83,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 82,068 miles

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

multi guards fitted, body damaged, front flexys cracking, front discs deteriorated, n/s c.v.boot heavy cracking

Fail 7 Dec 2009 82,068 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

multi guards fitted, body damaged, front flexys cracking, front discs deteriorated, n/s c.v.boot heavy cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2009 78,234 miles

front discs corroded, water leak, front flexys cracking, o/s rear tyre worn, multi guards fitted, wt x4, c.v.boots cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2009 78,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

front discs corroded, water leak, front flexys cracking, o/s rear tyre worn, multi guards fitted, wt x4, c.v.boots cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2008 68,690 miles

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

front and rear brakes imbalanced n/s high, 4 x wheel trims fitted, multi guards fitted, c.v.boots cracking, front flexy brake hoses cracking and sleeved, arch and sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2008 68,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front and rear brakes imbalanced n/s high, 4 x wheel trims fitted, multi guards fitted, c.v.boots cracking, front flexy brake hoses cracking and sleeved, arch and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2007 59,852 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 59,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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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X448 DAX is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 X448 DAX, 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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X448 DAX is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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