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X448 YGU

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

199,022 mi
Last recorded199,022 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX448 YGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 199,022 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 181,261 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 167,649 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 156,629 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 124,770 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 141,372 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 129,143 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 119,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 112,784 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 106,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 106,705 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 96,104 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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X448 YGU is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

Is X448 YGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X448 YGU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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