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X449 LDU

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

184,450 mi
Last recorded184,450 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX449 LDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 184,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 184,449 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 181,082 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 176,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 171,975 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 167,046 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 159,290 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2020 159,290 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2019 149,700 miles

headlamps misted

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 20 Aug 2019 149,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

headlamps misted

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 17 Sep 2018 139,802 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 134,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 130,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 122,367 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 112,266 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 107,814 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 107,814 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 101,861 miles

front flexable brake hoses perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 96,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 96,031 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 92,715 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 89,342 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 85,155 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 80,757 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 75,489 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 72,310 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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X449 LDU is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X449 LDU, 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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What year was X449 LDU registered?

X449 LDU is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X449 LDU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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