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19 MAG

2008 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,402 mi
Last recorded138,402 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Passat103,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration19 MAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 138,402 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 133,398 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 127,740 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 127,740 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 122,333 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 122,333 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,724 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 117,724 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 116,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 110,369 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 99,852 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 99,764 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 90,342 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 90,342 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,355 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 73,355 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,049 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,541 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 53,540 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,953 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,379 miles

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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19 MAG is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 103,828 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 19 MAG, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 19 MAG registered?

19 MAG is a 2008 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is 19 MAG safe to buy?

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