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X453 GGJ

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,962 mi
Last recorded117,962 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX453 GGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 117,962 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 111,263 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 111,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 102,020 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 90,593 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 81,362 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 72,620 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 62,010 miles

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

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

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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X453 GGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X453 GGJ, 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 X453 GGJ registered?

X453 GGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 November 2000.

Is X453 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X453 GGJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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