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X459 UAY

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

250,540 mi
Last recorded250,540 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 UAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 250,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 237,015 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 237,063 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pad wear light is on

Offside mirror glass is cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2012 259,185 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 259,185 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 247,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 247,195 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 228,321 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 228,321 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 209,829 miles

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

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

both headlights light output is slightly reduced

Fail 20 Aug 2009 209,829 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlights light output is slightly reduced

Pass 1 Sep 2008 186,354 miles

brake pipes heavily waxed

front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

offside front brake disc starting to rust

rear brake discs starting to rust

small chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2008 186,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

brake pipes heavily waxed

front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

offside front brake disc starting to rust

small chips in windscreen

wear in outer driveshaft joints

Pass 29 Aug 2007 159,547 miles

small chips in screen †offside outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating †front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating †nearside rear brake disc rusting †front lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate †brake pipes heavily blackwaxed †sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2007 158,544 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

small chips in screen †offside outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating †front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating †nearside rear brake disc rusting †front lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate †brake pipes heavily blackwaxed †sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2006 133,676 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

front suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

front tyres starting to wear

rear flexi ferrules starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Aug 2006 133,232 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

both front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

front suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

front tyres starting to wear

rear flexi ferrules starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Aug 2005 104,979 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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X459 UAY is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 X459 UAY, 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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X459 UAY is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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