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21 OO

2009 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests41 (29 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate70.7%

Mileage

153,260 mi
Last recorded153,260 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Passat99,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 OO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

29 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 153,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2026 153,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2025 143,073 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wings slightly corroded

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2024 130,345 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 66,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 66,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not functioning due damage to headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 115,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2023 115,597 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 108,369 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 65,556 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 65,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 105,031 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 105,031 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 104,997 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 58,338 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 94,857 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,315 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 50,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 84,858 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 84,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 40,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire needs refixing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2018 80,111 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,275 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,166 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,710 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 30,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,153 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 26,708 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 26,704 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,921 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 67,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear centre brake light inop

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,078 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 19,413 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,611 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 15,520 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Feb 2013 45,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2012 11,706 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 34,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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21 OO is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.7%.

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 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 21 OO, 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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21 OO is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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