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2000 Volkswagen Passat S 20v MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Passat S 20v models manufactured in 2000, based on 105 real MOT test results.

42.9%
Pass Rate
57.1%
Fail Rate
105
Total Tests
123,918
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all Passat S 20v cars tested in 2000. Want to see how cars built in 2000 hold up over time?

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2000 Volkswagen Passat S 20v MOT Analysis

The 2000 Volkswagen Passat S 20v has an MOT pass rate of 42.9% based on 105 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 123,918 miles on the odometer. With a 57.1% failure rate, the 2000 Passat S 20v is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2000 Volkswagen Passat S 20v is Driver's View of the Road, responsible for 1.9% of failures. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment is the second most common issue at 1.0%.

Top failures specific to 2000 models only. The overall Passat S 20v page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Driver's View Of The Road1.9%2
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment1.0%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 123,918 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Visibility0.15% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.08% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Visibility0.151.9%2
Lamps & Electrical0.081.0%1

Mileage Statistics

123,918
Mean
129,755
Median
106,461
25th Percentile
159,123
75th Percentile
4.61% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2000 Volkswagen Passat S 20v has an MOT pass rate of 42.9% based on 105 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 123,918 miles on the odometer. With a 57.1% failure rate, the 2000 Passat S 20v is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2000 Volkswagen Passat S 20v, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to driver's view of the road: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With an average mileage of 123,918 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Driver's View of the Road — 1.9% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 1.9% of MOT failures on 2000 Volkswagen Passat S 20v models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 1.0% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 1.0% of MOT failures on 2000 Volkswagen Passat S 20v models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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