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2009 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

200,165 mi
Last recorded200,165 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Passat99,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration120 BPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 200,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 189,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 176,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 159,341 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 146,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 134,111 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 127,135 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 120,951 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

emission to clean for B.E.T

engine cover fitted & under tray

Pass 10 Nov 2017 114,138 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on wear indicators

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded & weak

emission to clean for B.E.T

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,115 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,457 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

emission to clean for B.E.T

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low & uneven

Pass 12 May 2014 59,607 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 59,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,208 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 48,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

emission to clean for BET

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

wipers have warning signs on

Fail 13 May 2013 48,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

emission to clean for BET

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

wipers have warning signs on

Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,233 miles

Rear tyre's slightly deteriorated cracking in tread aera.

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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120 BPH is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 99,117 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 120 BPH, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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120 BPH is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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