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A3 LTN

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,534 mi
Last recorded145,534 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 145,534 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 138,820 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 138,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 129,981 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

headlight beam pattern 'just' visable on tester

Pass 19 May 2008 123,538 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 115,181 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 115,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 107,031 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 106,889 miles

Offside 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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A3 LTN is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A3 LTN, 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 A3 LTN registered?

A3 LTN is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is A3 LTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 LTN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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