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X462 VYC

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

152,562 mi
Last recorded152,562 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX462 VYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 152,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Fail 10 Sep 2013 152,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 22 Nov 2011 151,614 miles

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

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

both front and both rear 205/60/15 tyres worn out on edge advise new fitted

front and rear brake discs look worn advise a full brake check

Fail 22 Nov 2011 151,614 miles

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

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

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

both front and both rear 205/60/15 tyres worn out on edge advise new fitted

front and rear brake discs look worn advise a full brake check

Fail 18 Oct 2010 145,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 145,422 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 134,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 12 Oct 2009 134,544 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 15 Oct 2008 121,808 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2008 121,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2007 104,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front brakes pads getting low

Pass 17 Oct 2006 88,678 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 88,678 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 72,015 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 72,050 miles

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

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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X462 VYC is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X462 VYC, 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 X462 VYC registered?

X462 VYC is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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