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33 RF

2010 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,141 mi
Last recorded147,141 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Passat101,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 RF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 147,141 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 134,595 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 126,170 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 118,880 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 116,219 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 114,142 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 114,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 107,522 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 100,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,344 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 91,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,830 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,683 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,764 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 57,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,581 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 49,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/S/R tyre tread slight distortion

Fail 22 Apr 2013 49,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

nsr tyre has cut close to cords

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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33 RF is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 101,028 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 33 RF, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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33 RF is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 June 2010.

Is 33 RF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 33 RF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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