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CEZ 3957

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,581 mi
Last recorded181,581 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEZ 3957
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 181,581 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 181,054 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 168,405 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 135,719 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 135,657 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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CEZ 3957 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CEZ 3957, 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

How do I check the history of CEZ 3957?

You can check the full history of CEZ 3957 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CEZ 3957 registered?

CEZ 3957 is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is CEZ 3957 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEZ 3957 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CEZ 3957 have outstanding finance?

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