2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Volkswagen Passat MOT pass rate and common faults

453 MOT tests in 2024. 55.0% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time55.0%
Failed or needed repairs45.0%
Typical mileage at test156,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 453 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.2%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.8%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.4%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.5%
  8. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics38.9%
  2. Suspension23.2%
  3. Brakes22.7%
  4. Body & chassis15.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  7. Tyres7.1%
  8. Steering5.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.4%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible12.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Volkswagen Passat?

In 2024, 55.0% of 2000 Volkswagen Passat cars passed their MOT first time, across 453 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Volkswagen Passat?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Volkswagen Passat reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).