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289 NKR

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

320,303 mi
Last recorded320,303 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration289 NKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 320,303 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 319,450 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 317,927 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 314,385 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 310,809 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 306,653 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 303,756 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 299,737 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 297,752 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 297,320 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 297,306 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 296,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2014 295,870 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 293,725 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 290,639 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 287,506 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 286,526 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 284,898 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2008 283,038 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 283,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 277,109 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 277,107 miles

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

Nearside front tyre down to 2.5 mm

Pass 21 Jul 2006 244,911 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 244,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 214,084 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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289 NKR is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 289 NKR, 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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289 NKR is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is 289 NKR safe to buy?

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