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X461 UPH

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,974 mi
Last recorded112,974 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX461 UPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 112,974 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 104,163 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 104,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 94,438 miles

Engine and vehicle undershields fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2008 94,346 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine and vehicle undershields fitted

Oil cap missing

Pass 7 Feb 2007 71,578 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 71,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 63,821 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle . Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully

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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X461 UPH is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X461 UPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X461 UPH registered?

X461 UPH is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X461 UPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X461 UPH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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